Do Step down xformer cause degrade in Audio Quality ?

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Inor
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#1 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 05:09

Hey folks,

The following is the situation,

I connect a 200W Stepdown transformer to convert 230V into 110 V, without any change in frequency, to an Integrated Amp which accepts 110V and has a Max power consumption of 180W.

Assumption,
1. It is not possible to get the transformer of the amp converted at the OEM.
2. The Transfomer is at a distance of about 3 feet from the main unit and speakers to decrease distortion.

Questions,
1. Will there be any degradation in the audio quality ?
2. Which one is better off - Toroidal or Non-toroidal ?

-Regards
Inor

benkenobi
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#2 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 05:46

actually now that i come to think of it, if u have a good quality transformer u will not suffer quality degradation issues..
If u are in Bangalore then i suggest u try Miracle(toroidal.com) and yes go for the toroidal transformers..
If u are in Kerela then i sugggest u try trnasforemrs from Toroid India..
Give me the VA rating and i'll let u know how much Miracle is charging for it...
Cheers,
Benks

sandeep
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#3 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 06:52

Hi,
With the little engineering backround I have I can say :
It very well may (degrade the sound), and I would add it probably will. How and how much, I cannot know. Perhaps a little, perhaps a lot, it all depends on how poweful it is, how well made, etc. At best, it's a series resitance and inductance, and as such, it cannot but influence the sound.
and secondly, I dont think any stepdown transformer can take care of the cycle difference, ie we are on 50HZ and the US on 60HZ.
Well if it was a CD player/ Turntable I would surely say it might even would slow down the speed.
Hope this helps.
Sandeep.

Inor
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#4 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 07:01

The frequency will remain at 50Hz, the voltage needs to be brought down.

Has anyone tried this setup successfully before ?
Please let me know.

jsa_ind
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#5 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 07:55

Hi All,

I shall let you know about the same when I try out the Outlaw Preamp with a Step down transformer.

If you are in Bangalore you are welcome to check it out.

Regards,

Junia.

sandeep
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#6 erstellt: 24. Jun 2005, 08:07

Hello,
Atleast try and get a transformer double the wattage reqd.

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