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Double Bass small combos w/ switchable voltage?

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bribass said:
Anyone know of any small combos for good for DB that have switchable voltage?
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Bribass,
Walter's amps have a switch on the rear of the amp to do just that so they can be used in Europe without a "step down transformer". The EA Doubler and Micro can be configured via internal jumpers to change the voltages ( I remember Mike Arnopol mentioning this when he was on tour with the prototype). The Eden WTX 264 and 500 apparently switch automatically. Those are the ones I know about.

Ric


P.S. I just checked the Acoustic Image website. Their heads apparently also switch to European power using an external switch on the back of the amp. Your profile
looks like you already own two amps that have switchable voltage, unless you are going to Japan.
 
#4
Ric Vice said:
Bribass,
Walter's amps have a switch on the rear of the amp to do just that so they can be used in Europe without a "step down transformer". The EA Doubler and Micro can be configured via internal jumpers to change the voltages ( I remember Mike Arnopol mentioning this when he was on tour with the prototype). The Eden WTX 264 and 500 apparently switch automatically. Those are the ones I know about.

Ric


P.S. I just checked the Acoustic Image website. Their heads apparently also switch to European power using an external switch on the back of the amp. Your profile
looks like you already own two amps that have switchable voltage, unless you are going to Japan.
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Yes, I have an old WW and a AI Focus, both w/ this capability.

I need a very portable amp for a tour in Pacific Asia as a back up in case there is no backline avail. for we'll be doing workshops/maser classes as well as concerts.

I have a Wizzy 10 that I could take w/ the AI, but I'd like to explore the possibilities of bringing a less valuable combo rig that is still very portable, hopefully 26 lbs. or less, w/ switchable voltage so I don't have to worry about a "step down transformer" or getting the amp fried. Keep the suggestions coming. THNX, Bri
 
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bribass said:
I have a Wizzy 10 that I could take w/ the AI, but I'd like to explore the possibilities of bringing a less valuable combo rig that is still very portable, hopefully 26 lbs. or less, w/ switchable voltage so I don't have to worry about a "step down transformer" or getting the amp fried. Keep the suggestions coming. THNX, Bri
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Bribass,
I looked at the manual for the GK MBS/MBE and it looks like they will operate on a variety of different voltages. You should probably call or email GK but here's what the manual says.

Power Requirements:
U.S.A./Canada 120V/60Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
UK/Australia 240V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Europe 230V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Japan 100V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Korea 220V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)

Ric
 
#6
Ric Vice said:
Bribass,
I looked at the manual for the GK MBS/MBE and it looks like they will operate on a variety of different voltages. You should probably call or email GK but here's what the manual says.

Power Requirements:
U.S.A./Canada 120V/60Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
UK/Australia 240V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Europe 230V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Japan 100V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)
Korea 220V/50Hz
325W(full power), 54W(average power)

Ric
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..hmm, THNX Ric! That's interesting. I have a real old Gallien-Krueger MB-150S w/ an input problem that's been a boat anchor in the garage for years. Maybe if I could get it fixed properly that could be a practical option.
 

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