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Guitar Amplifier not working. (Voltage problem?)

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September 15, 2014 11:02:27 PM

I moved from India to America, and noticed that although the amp shows signs of life (blinking lights when I plug in and stuff) it doesn't work. I assumed that it was because of the difference in voltages.
I'd like someone with a little more technical experience to tell me, before I invest in a step up transformer.
Thanks in advance,
-Dhanvanthri

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September 16, 2014 12:25:52 AM

So as i googled it in india you have 230 V... and in the united states they have .. 120 V ?? Please correct me if im wrong americans

so probably yes it was a voltage problem your amplifier maybe does not have dual voltage capability ( some appliances can work on 110v or 220v) i suggest you use a Automatic power regulator (avr)
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September 17, 2014 7:54:37 AM

Jayson Gordo said:
So as i googled it in india you have 230 V... and in the united states they have .. 120 V ?? Please correct me if im wrong americans

so probably yes it was a voltage problem your amplifier maybe does not have dual voltage capability ( some appliances can work on 110v or 220v) i suggest you use a Automatic power regulator (avr)


220v, but all in all that's about right, I guessed the same thing, but I wasn't sure. So the thing I should be looking for is an automatic power regulator? Could you suggest a good one for under 30$? I need one so I can continue playing guitar, and I'm not sure what all the things on the damn electrical boxes mean. (A problem I faced when dealing with ma firggin computer as well...)
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September 18, 2014 2:12:56 PM

im not that expert on AVR's but i find this good

OPTI-UPS SS1200 600W 1200VA Stabilizer Series 6-Outlet Automatic Voltage Regulator (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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6-outlet automatic voltage regulator
Maximum capacity: 1200VA, 600 Watts
6 NEMA 5-15R outlets
Surge energy rating: 525 Joules
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