Members warped79 Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 This ebay listing states in the Q&A section that the amp has an export original mesa transformer for various voltage taps. 115v, 220v, 230v, 240v. Did anything like this ever exist? I thought it was always the case that if it wasn't the correct voltage you needed a step up/step down transformer - and hadn't heard of any tube amps with variable power transformers? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mesa-Boogie-Triple-Rectifier-Head_W0QQitemZ260111889561QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10171QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Juggernaut- Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 Yep, I've heard of this quite abit with Mesa, check the boogie forum, Those guys would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voodoo Amps Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 This ebay listing states in the Q&A section that the amp has an export original mesa transformer for various voltage taps. 115v, 220v, 230v, 240v. Did anything like this ever exist? I thought it was always the case that if it wasn't the correct voltage you needed a step up/step down transformer - and hadn't heard of any tube amps with variable power transformers? At present I know Mesa do not sell Rectifiers here in the USA that come with anything other than 120VAC taps. Give Mesa a call and ask to speak with their technical department regarding the 2-channel models. We have a lot of customers who were asking us for a replacement Mercury transformer for over seas voltages as they want to purchase a Dual Rectifier here, have the transformer upgraded and then have the amp shipped to them. We now offer custom designed (direct drop-in) Mercury Magnetics power transformers in the following voltages; 120V, 220V, 230V and 240V. These direct drop-in replacement power transformers. Hope it helpsTrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 Mesa do do them, they are just rare - especially in America. I think it was an extra-cost option. Mesa are stupidly expensive everywhere else in the world and they do that with the transformers to try and make cross continent sales more difficult. Otherwise I could buy 20 Triple Recs and sell them here - even after shipping and taxes I'd be thousands of pounds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skr4ped Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 and hadn't heard of any tube amps with variable power transformers? Doesn't Marshall do this as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnpace2 Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 I have a Blue Stripe Mesa Mark III with an export transformer. It's switchable just like you said. Nice option for when I join a band, get huge and go to tour Europe. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members v_c Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 I've never seen a recto with one, but ive seen plenty of Mark series with switchable transformers. Its possible a fuse needs to be changed for 220/240 use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted April 27, 2007 Members Share Posted April 27, 2007 A lot of amps have switchable output transformers. But maybe it is less common in American ones since you guys are quite "US-centric" - what's the stat? Something like only 10% of Americans have a passport? If that few of you guys leave the country, then the amount of amps leaving must be miniscule. But then it is a lot easier for us Europeans to cross borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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