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Shaun

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Posted: 2003-11-19 10:13:04

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Hi,

Wonder if anyone could give advice please. I wish to order a set of Sony
MDR-DS 8000 headphones from the states but Im a bit unsure about ordering
any electrical items from there as with regards to voltage. I think the
voltage over there is 110 volts compared to ours, so if I was to order the
item, would it work on our supply or would I have to buy an adaptor or
transformer of some kind??

Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Shaun

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Nigel Walker

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 11:41:45

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Some modern devices use switch-mode power supplies and will run on 110 - 240
volts without any adjustments. I would suggest sending an email to the
suppliers in the USA or see if there is an online manual from Sony.

Nigel.

Shaun wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Wonder if anyone could give advice please. I wish to order a set of Sony
> MDR-DS 8000 headphones from the states but Im a bit unsure about
ordering
> any electrical items from there as with regards to voltage. I think the
> voltage over there is 110 volts compared to ours, so if I was to order the
> item, would it work on our supply or would I have to buy an adaptor or
> transformer of some kind??
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
> Thanks
> Shaun
>
>

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Kurt Hamster

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 12:15:14

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On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:13:04 -0000, Shaun used
to say...

>Hi,
>
>Wonder if anyone could give advice please. I wish to order a set of Sony
>MDR-DS 8000 headphones from the states but Im a bit unsure about ordering
>any electrical items from there as with regards to voltage. I think the
>voltage over there is 110 volts compared to ours, so if I was to order the
>item, would it work on our supply or would I have to buy an adaptor or
>transformer of some kind??

I dont know the model, but unless they are something like electret
headphones with a transformer you shouldnt have any problems with
normal headphones.

Normally worldwide firms like Sony tend to use standard power supplies
(for economic reasons) which have switcheable voltages.

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Shaun

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 12:47:15

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Kurt Hamster wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:13:04 -0000, Shaun used
> to say...
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >Wonder if anyone could give advice please. I wish to order a set of Sony
> >MDR-DS 8000 headphones from the states but Im a bit unsure about
ordering
> >any electrical items from there as with regards to voltage. I think the
> >voltage over there is 110 volts compared to ours, so if I was to order
the
> >item, would it work on our supply or would I have to buy an adaptor or
> >transformer of some kind??
>
> I dont know the model, but unless they are something like electret
> headphones with a transformer you shouldnt have any problems with
> normal headphones.
>
> Normally worldwide firms like Sony tend to use standard power supplies
> (for economic reasons) which have switcheable voltages.
>
>

Thanks Nigel and Kurt, managed to find a manual to download and told me all
I needed to know, seems like it will be o.k.

Cheers
Shaun

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Nath

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 13:14:55

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Shaun wrote in message
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Probably get done by customs, unless you hide it in personal baggage or
something.

Add VAT & Duty (think total of 21% or 22%)

Youll need a step down converter. Theyre about Ł15, maximum wattage about
30W.

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Max Christoffersen

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-20 06:54:02

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Kurt Hamster does a Gazza with the following misinformation:

> Normally worldwide firms like Sony tend to use standard power supplies
> (for economic reasons) which have switcheable voltages.

Really?

Which models cvan you name for sure are 110/220 volts Hamster?

This should be interesting...

Max Christoffersen

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mikes

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 20:39:31

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If you need a step down converter Ive got one for a tenner + postage.

Mike

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Shaun

Post subject: Ordering items from the States

Posted: 2003-11-19 22:03:42

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mikes wrote in message
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> If you need a step down converter Ive got one for a tenner + postage.
>
> Mike
>
>

Sounds a good offer Mike. Ill get back to you with regards to that once I
receive the item and figured out whats what.

Shaun

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