Quote from: g1 on April 10, 2013, 07:47:52 PMQuote from: Andy54 on April 10, 2013, 03:47:36 AM
The attached pic I think shows the transformer in question. It has three red wires attached to the board.
That is the power transformer. It is not "stepping down" 240 to 120V, it is transforming the 240V to the voltage the power supply uses. You plug it in to a 240V outlet, yes? So it is already wired up for 240V operation.
It is the same size/weight as a north american version of the amp would use, you can't downsize. Yes, new amplifiers deliver more power and weigh less, like modern cars do.
Sorry about that post, the picture showed the power transformer and I did not realize there was another "step down" transformer in the cabinet.
Sounds like you are getting it sorted out, good luck.