Posted on Dec 12, 2008

SA3 amplifier to move to Europe : capability of the transformer ?

Hi,

I posted a message regarding the fact I wonder how to use my SA3 amplifier bought in the USA in a country supplying 220 Volts & 50 Hz.
Since you troubleshooted your device till the transformer, you may tell me the possibilities (compatible, with only connector issue ; or, upgrade possible by opening the device ; or, only way is to use an external voltage converter to buy).
Thanks !

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The transformer in the SA amps will need to be changed or you will need a voltage converter

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While living in the States I purchased a Bose Acoustimass 10 system but have now moved back to the UAE. As the system operates on 115 volts ONLY I would like to get it work on 240V without having to use a step-down transformer. By changing out the transformer form 115v to 240v will it work or will I have to change any other components within the system. Can anyone help me??

Josh Bairstow Mar 11, 2014

that should work but you will have to get the right transformer from BOSE in the UAE

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