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Genz Benz amps, switching power supply (any techs here?)


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I want to import either a GB750 or 400 from the USA and I was wondering if I could convert them to UK power, does anyone know if there is a UK endorsed GB tech?

 

Emailed GB but no response =/

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just pm'ed him, and poltergeist i've already explored that possibility and no it isn't a viable option with sensitive equipement like an audio amp.

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Maybe you could import from Australia. I know the GB amps that sell in Aussieland are pre-converted for Australian power.

 

I'm not really sure if that's the same as you guys use though.

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Maybe you could import from Australia. I know the GB amps that sell in Aussieland are pre-converted for Australian power.


I'm not really sure if that's the same as you guys use though.

 

 

It's not...Aussie land is 240v and the UK is 230v.

 

The GB amps have a selectable power switch on them to go between 115/230v...so he all set.

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It's not...Aussie land is 240v and the UK is 230v.


The GB amps have a selectable power switch on them to go between 115/230v...so he all set.

 

 

That shouldn't be a problem. We have 240 V here, while most appliances are rated for 220/230 V.

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That shouldn't be a problem. We have 240 V here, while most appliances are rated for 220/230 V.

 

 

Either way, I would assume that it's much easier and cheaper to import something from the US as opposed to importing from Australia.

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Check out the TB thread for the real answer.
;)

 

Hook us up with a link?

 

 

Anyways, wouldn't it be possible to order a 240V version via an american dealer? I suppose you can't order direct.

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Link, do I have to do everything for you people? ;)

 

Actually I'm headed out for lunch, you can find it pretty easily in the amps section on Talkbass. All your questions will be answered.

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Australia/New Zealand has other issues that require a seperately rated power supply. It's not uncommon to see a high line condition of as much as 275 volts in both countries, not common at all in the UK.

 

All products are 115/230 volt rated and will work fine on nominal 240 volt conditions where the high line does not exceed 265 volts.

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