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There's one BIG possible problem:  The grounding is done differently.

As I understand it, European 220V service is like American 120V service,
in that one side of the line is at ground potential.  Right?

American 220V service is different.  Neither side of the line is grounded.
What you have is a 240-volt center-tapped transformer with the center
tap grounded.  120-volt service uses half of the transformer, with the
center tap as "neutral."  240-volt service uses both sides of the transformer.

It's overwhelmingly probable that the power supplies in your equipment
will expect "neutral" to be grounded, and will fry something if it isn't.

The best way to deal with the Amstrad PC is to replace its power supply with
an American one, or look inside for a 120v-vs-220v jumper or switch (many
computers have them).  Ditto the low-powered audio equipment.  The huge
audio power amplifier will be more difficult; can you replace its
power transformer with one that has a 120v primary?


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+ Michael Covington - Artificial Intelligence Programs - U of Georgia - USA 
+ Unless otherwise noted, these are private opinions, not official statements.
+ VOTE NO GEORGIA LOTTERY - we need not imitate mistakes of other states.