My avr is 120v, but my transformer is 110v. Kindly suggest a solution ...

[chaitanyaht3]

Hello All, i bought Yamaha Rxv 681 from Us. That is 120V. But unfortunately I bought a 110V maxine stepdown transformer.

Will this combo work at all? Is it dangerous to use 120v avr with 110v transformer??

Should I return my 110V transformer and buy a 120V one?

I searched online and found many 110V transformers. But couldn't find 120v transformers. Please suggest and ideas...

Thanks & Regards
Chaitanya

 

[chaitanyaht3]

Just to add to the above points, my avr is rated 400W. I searched for 1.5Kva transformer to be future proof. But i found only one model available, but it is only 750W. Is it sufficient for my 400w reciever ??

 

[chaitanyaht3]

thank you Shankar,

Its a relief to know that it works with 110V transformer.
The below model is the one that I already bought. Its in my house now.

https://www.flipkart.com/maxine-1-5...opper/p/itmexm5baw9h7bnd?pid=VSTEXM5BQ4EGXHBH

It is 1.5Kva and 110V. If my avr works with the above model, I will be more than happy !!!
If not, I have to return this and get the below 120V model.

https://www.flipkart.com/maxine-220...qxu0jk0000001512988270861&qH=af462aab12402b85

But I really dout if this really gives 120V. It could be just a marketing stunt too.
Any way, since I already bought 110v transformer, and as you said if my avr works, thats all I need ...
Thanks again !!!

 

[chaitanyaht3]

Just to update you guys....

I spoke to MAXIM company. They said the 120V avr will work without any problem with a 110V transformer.
(im not sure if there will be any effect on audio quality)
The ratio of step down is 2:1
If the input is 240v, the output will be 120V
If the input is 220V, the output will be 110v.

Regards,
Chaitanya

 

[lnxreddy]

120 or 110v does not make much difference, thats pretty much in tolerable zone.

 

[reachkalyan.kr]

Just to update you guys....

I spoke to MAXIM company. They said the 120V avr will work without any problem with a 110V transformer.
(im not sure if there will be any effect on audio quality)
The ratio of step down is 2:1
If the input is 240v, the output will be 120V
If the input is 220V, the output will be 110v.

Regards,
Chaitanya

i am telling you the same thing only from starting

https://www.hifivision.com/threads/...lp-me-with-an-advise-please.68687/post-756159

 

[reachkalyan.kr]

Just to update you guys....

I spoke to MAXIM company. They said the 120V avr will work without any problem with a 110V transformer.
(im not sure if there will be any effect on audio quality)
The ratio of step down is 2:1
If the input is 240v, the output will be 120V
If the input is 220V, the output will be 110v.

Regards,
Chaitanya

All the best at least now you have convinced

 

[chaitanyaht3]

Hey kalyan... even before talking to them im almost convinced that this is not a serious issue. Just out of curiosity i was checking all options.... thanks a lot for all your inputs Kalyan...

 

[codwapeace]

Hello All, i bought Yamaha Rxv 681 from Us. That is 120V. But unfortunately I bought a 110V maxine stepdown transformer.

Will this combo work at all? Is it dangerous to use 120v avr with 110v transformer??

Should I return my 110V transformer and buy a 120V one?

I searched online and found many 110V transformers. But couldn't find 120v transformers. Please suggest and ideas...

Thanks & Regards
Chaitanya

It will work fine. I am using the same.