Step up transformer for Mark V

[IntenseSH]

Hi guys! I'm moving from Shanghai to Taipei, so going from 220V to 110V. I assume I'll need a step up transformer for my Mark V? What type or model would be the best? Don't want to take any risks! Thanks!

 

[soundguruman]

Hi guys! I'm moving from Shanghai to Taipei, so going from 220V to 110V. I assume I'll need a step up transformer for my Mark V? What type or model would be the best? Don't want to take any risks! Thanks!

220V to 110 volts is step down.
Not step up.
What is the input voltage of the amp NOW? IS it 220 volts? VERIFY this.
WHAT is the voltage where you are moving TO? is it 110V? VERIFY this.

The transformer IN the amp may already be changeable.
If not, GET the "EXPORT" transformer from the factory and change it!

There is NO reason to use an external transformer, when the STOCK transformer is available.
Order the correct one from Boogie, and install it. It's called the: "export" transformer.
BUT - KNOW which voltages you need FIRST. Don't guess. Verify and confirm before you order anything.

 

[IntenseSH]

China is 220V, Taiwan 110V. I was under the impression that the input needs to be 'stepped up' from 110V to 220V, but I could be wrong. I'm a bit hesitant to muck with the amp transformers since 1. It will be difficult to find somebody who knows how to do this/source the export transformer (getting an external transformer may be cheaper, and it will work with all my 220V amps) and 2. I may move to somewhere with 220V in the future.