“Can I use this turntable in Europe with 60Hz? Hi there, I am going to buy a turntable as a gift for my dad, but somebody told me that and I am not sure if that is true. "The trouble with the turntables purchased in north America is not the voltage alone, but the frequency as well. You see in USA and Canada the line voltage is 110V and 50 Hertz but in Europe the Ac voltage has a frequency of 60 Hertz. There is not much you can do easily to convert 50 t0 60 frequency." Thanks a lot for your help, -- Niloo”
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He has it backwards. We use 110v/60Hz. "They" use 220v/50Hz. Roughly... But yes, it may be a problem. If your dad has a step down transformer (which he obviously needs any way to use any US mains device in Europe) that has worked well for him in the past, then he should be OK. The ones designed for 60Hz that see 50Hz may be an issue, overheating and failing. So maybe a good quality European transformer is better? Why not just get him a turntable designed for that market?
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The PS-LX300USB Sony- USB Stereo Turntable is a North American model that has power requirements of 120V AC 60Hz.
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