230 Volt sub running on 120 Volt

[yurij]

Hi - I am thinking of buying a used Dali subwoofer (swa 15). This runs off of 230 Volts and I will be using it in the US where its 120 Volts. Its a 350 Watt Amp RMS with 1000 Watt peak. What type of power converter do i need to run this adequately and who makes decent ones? I trust you guys more than most. thx -yurij

[philiparcario]

build your own. www.antekinc.com has a 120 to 230 trans that just needs the right plugs. the site is down right now I will post the full link later

[djbusyb]

call electrician??

[philiparcario]

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Antek-inc__W0QQ_armrsZ1


this is their ebay link john is the owner nice seller.

they have a 600va 120v to 230v transformer add plugs and a fuse and you are set.

[philiparcario]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1000VA-Toroid-Is...#ht_825wt_1167


this is the type it is a little bigger then you need.

he has a smaller size

[philiparcario]

http://www.antekinc.com/pdf/AN-64115.pdf

this is 69 dollars and is the minimum for your amp. the plugs are around 10 bucks. it would step up from 115 to 230 volts.


this would be a much better deal if it is well made. I just don't know the seller.at all.


http://cgi.ebay.com/2000-W-Watt-Step...item53d9cea6ce

[yurij]

Thx for the replies. So I gather there is no issue using a converter to power the sub, i just need to get the right strength converter. Building my own looks a little too bare-bones, its just a transformer (but what else do I need?). Also, since its for a sub, I don't think I need such an audio quality transformer (low frequencies leak less?), or do i? thx -yurij

[WWWJD]

Odds are good that the existing Toroid Transformer in the amplifier can be reconfigured for 115; it's worth a look. If you've got 4 leads coming off the primary side you're set.