Disklavier

I can't speak for Yamaha, but I would guess that, because of warranty 
and legal concerns, they would have you change out the DGT's power 
supply for 120 VAC, 60 Hz input.  That could be a rather expensive fix.

If the DGT were mine, I would first take a look at the existing DGT 
power supply to see if it has a selector switch on it to allow one to 
choose either 120 or 240 volts.  If so, I'd change the setting to 120 
VAC and replace the power plug or add an adaptor plug to it.

Otherwise, I would buy a 120 VAC to 240 VAC step-up transformer sold for 
that purpose.  Check your manual to see if it states the nominal input 
power required and get a transformer of at least that capacity. 
Otherwise, if you're not equipped to measure the input power, I'd 
suggest getting a 300 or 500 watt transformer which would surely be more 
than adequate.  Don't worry about the 50 Hz/60 Hz issue.  The change to 
60 Hz may affect the power supply's efficiency slightly, but that should 
not be a concern.

You can find converting transformers on the Web.  Here's the first URL I 
found: http://www.dvdoverseas.com/voltage_converterfaq.htm

If you go this way, realize that you probably don't have a warranty. 
(You probably don't have one anyway when you move the DGT to the USA.) 
More importantly, I would locate the transformer where it will remain 
cool, and I'd power it only when I'm present and using the DGT.

cdstacker2000 wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Yamaha Support has not responded to my e-mails asking what is 
> required to adapt my piano to a different voltage source. Can I just 
> buy a new controller and plug it in? If so where do I buy one from 
> when I get to the USA.
> 
> Anybody know?
> 
> Thanks
> 
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