110/220 conversion.....

[gtrwun]

I just bought a Langner preamp from a fellow forumite, and its set up 220v as it sits. I dont have much experience with try to convert back to 110v. Should I just buy a simple step up/down converter and run it at 220? How much of a process is it to change the actual preamp I wonder? Any advice is appreciated. Steve

 

[petejt]

Any reputable amp tech should be able to convert it.

 

[HeimBrent]

It could be as easy as moving a wire from one lug to another, or it could need a new transformer. Some(most?) transformers have a tap for 110, one for 220 and one for 240. If it doesn't, I would think of getting a good converter. Handy to have incase you buy something else that runs on 220 later. And it doesn't take up THAT much space in the rear of a rack, anyways.

 

[picassochild]

Steve, take it to some good tech and he'll re-wire it in 10 minutes! Originally it was wired for 110v, so it's easy to re-solder Langner back to 110v. Actually, such work is my one of the most frequent request to my amp tech.

 

[gtrwun]

Thanks for the comments guys.....I bought a converter for now, but I think eventually I will have a tech rewire it for me. Oh, and btw....this preamp is incredible!

 

[picassochild]

Oh, and btw....this preamp is incredible!

Steve, I expected such reaction Write some clips for all guys here

 

[gtrwun]

Yeah....I do plan to do some clips. Its amazing how the Langner stuff has been under my radar for so long. Impossible to find clips of this preamp on the web.