supply power problem

[captaincrazy]

I recently purchased a CD player (Audiolab8200CD OLED) from the UK. The Box it came in says 220V 50/60HZ. I live in US where power is 120V 60HZ. On the back of player it says 220V 50HZ unlike the box it came in. The voltage is not an issue as I could use transformer or run dedicated circuit but I'm not sure if the HZ is ok, being that it has the 50/60 HZ right on box but not unit. Has anyone run into this issue and if so any suggestions would be much appreciated as I will have to sell unit a considerable loss. Thanks Kind Regards. Jeff

 

[Mooly]

The frequency shouldn't be an issue at all. It might be worth looking at the connection options on the primary (if it has any) and see if it can be rewired for your voltage.

 

[RJM1]

Basically, the only things that would increase the possibility of core saturation in a transformer are if you increase the voltage or decrease the frequency. If you run a 50HZ transformer at 60HZ you will be fine. If you run a 60HZ transformer at 50HZ it may get a bit warmer.

 

[seanvn]

It must surely be ok to run a 50Hz transformer at 60Hz. You could use a transformer with 2 110volt primary windings as an auto-transformer to get 220 volts and not worry about the secondary.

 

[captaincrazy]

Power supply issue

Thanks you all so much for all your help and quick responses! I for some reason had it in my head that the CD player would turn faster going to 60 HZ. But this is not my field as I am sure you can tell. Putting sound system together and this was last piece. Have a pair of Nola contenders I cant wait to here! Thanks again. Kind Regards, Jeff

 

[DF96]

Yes, you can always runs a 50Hz transformer at 60Hz. The reverse might not work, depending on the exact line voltage and how overspecified (e.g. expensive) the transformer is.