Japanese to American Outlets
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caution
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I wouldn't. You'd be running it with 20% more voltage than it's designed for; you risk damaging it.
There's no blanket statement that works for everything from Japan plugged into a US outlet because everything has a different tolerance. Radios are more sensitive, where something with a motor like a blender or power tool would probably be okay, as long as you don't let it overheat and damage the insulation in the motors.
There's no blanket statement that works for everything from Japan plugged into a US outlet because everything has a different tolerance. Radios are more sensitive, where something with a motor like a blender or power tool would probably be okay, as long as you don't let it overheat and damage the insulation in the motors.
Transistorized
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If the DC barrel jack is present, you can get yourself a wall wart to power it. You would need to make sure the polarity is correct. That is how I power mine.
BoomboxLover48
Boomus Fidelis
In my case I use a stepdown transformer for all my 100V boomboxes.
I label them 100V with a red sticker on the power plug area.
I label them 100V with a red sticker on the power plug area.
Transistorized
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This is what I use for my Japanese 100V models.
mudman
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I'll plug my stuff in once in awhile but if you really value it I'd get the transformer. Amazon has the Nissyo, a beefy made in Japan unit that is very popular, just make sure it meets your wattage requirements. I think they have a slightly larger model with two outlets but I haven't seen it in a few weeks.