can i use a US emu sampler in the uk?

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hello there, thanks for reading this. i'm going to get an emu sampler soon and i noticed how much cheaper it is to buy one in the us. i presume i'll just need to get the right adapter etc i just wondered if there is anything stopping me using an emu sampler made for the american market in the uk. anyhelp would be appreciated. and any suggestions of where to get one at a good price as well.
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r0cker
 
You would want to check into voltage compatability. 120 volts is standard in the US. In the UK it's 220 volts, no?
 
thanks for reply but..

it it possible to change the voltage on some electrical items from 120 to 250v (there sometimes is a switch to set this), it is also possivble to get transformers like when u go on holiday so u can use the plugs. i just wondered if this is dangerous in the long term for the equipment.
any help appreciated
 
No it's not dangerous for the equipment to use transformers.
 
anything else?

thanks for your replies, it is useful to know that the equipment wont be damaged. btw emu says the warranty is not supported in the uk if the sampler is bought in the us. we are getting screwed for prices over here, and it seems emu like it that way, they won't even let me buy a us sampler from the uk, i would have to get a friend in the us to order it. if anyone knows of any dangers or problems with using a us issue emu sampler in the uk or if anyone knows for definate that it is ok to use american equipment in the uk, it owuld be great if u could let me know.
cheers
r0cker
 
In Bangkok we use 220V.

I'm using an Iomega Zip drive, a M-Audio Delta 1010, and now, a Roland JV-1010 that were all purchased in the US. I have them pluged powerstrip that goes into a transformer.

I've had the zip drive since '97, the Delta for about 6 weeks, and the Roland for about 2 days (it's my new toy :D ).

So far no problems.

I've never heard of anyone having problems with transformers either. I've got a friend here who has a whole studio full of stuff purchased from the US (mackie mixer, numerous E-MU modules, protools) and they've never mentioned any problems.
 
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