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240v and 120v Xpander (for European users)

2013-09-26 by Jeremy Smith

Hi folks,

A few years ago, I bought my Xpander from America and imported it to the 
UK. I noticed soon after buying it that the synth sounds better in 120v 
mode.

I just want to recommend to anyone with tuning problems, in a country @ 
240v, tries the Xpander in 120v mode with a stepdown transformer of some 
kind. EG:

    
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEP-DOWN-VOLTAGE-CONVERTER-240V-120V-45W-USA-TO-UK-/200634977671?pt=UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eb6c6cd87

But always make sure you set the switch at the back correctly, or a 240v 
plugged into a 120v xpander would blow the fuse (though you can get the 
fuses cheap from Maplin). I take no responsibility if this happens.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

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