Modifying a Marantz SA15S1 SACD Player for 230V

[cloth_ears]

A client in Auckland has the above mentioned CDP running off a pitifull step down transformer.

Assuming that this CDP's transformer has split primary windings, where would be a good place in Auckland to take it to have it reconfigured for use on 230V?

He's based on the North Shore.

Cheers.

[Owen Young]

Clarry or Warren Turley, off top of head.

However, the Service Manual (http://www.raylectronics.nl/) lists separate MTX part no's for different mains voltages :(

[cloth_ears]

Ray's website looks very useful so I've bookmarked for future reference.

Looks like my guy is stuck with having to use a step down transformer then.

Thanks Owen.

[studio1]

A lot depends on how the transformer has been constructed. If it is simple bolt-together laminations, it can be pulled apart reasonably easily and have the primary re-wound. If it has been spot welded (as many cheaper transformers seem to be) it gets a little more complicated and becomes uneconomic to rewind. Often, having a new one wound from scratch is the most economic option. Transformer Specialties in Massey can do this, or I can also recommend Murray Dick, if he is still around - I have not seen him for some years.