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bms72586 · 01-16-2009, 03:04 AM

ok i have been tryin to build a sound system im not completely dumb when it comes to this but...where it gets tricky now...im stationed in europe and i did some research here and found that onkyo has a good hd receiver for a good price...down side it doesnt work in European wall outlets.(not dual voltage) they do have 2 hd recievers on base that are dual voltage one is sony the other pioneer but they start at 799/899...kinda outa my range to build a complete set up. so i need to know a good receiver that is dual voltage and is hd...i do have a sharp aquous bd player...thanks in advance im stuck in a jam here and dont wanna spend 900 bucks on just the receiver...(u no if its dual voltage if on the back tag it says 110~240 FYI)

aramis109 · 01-16-2009, 02:19 PM

Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but I would recommend to not go Onkyo if they're only available in the US. There are plenty of great receiver manufacturers out there with comparable (or better!) products that'll suit your needs and give you less of a headache in the long run.

Instead of dual voltage, many receivers would be set at the factory to run at the proper voltage.

gearyt · 01-16-2009, 02:47 PM

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ir_img/18492326_33787adf11.jpg

onkyo makes 240vac units for europe

aramis109 · 01-16-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ir_img/18492326_33787adf11.jpg

onkyo makes 240vac units for europe

Nice, I didn't know that.

bms72586 · 01-16-2009, 06:57 PM

well is there a good yet affordable one that is dual voltage? not just one or the other? this way when i go back state side i dont have to buy another one...i really dont feel like dishing out 900 or so for the sony/pioneer one they have here but looks like i might have to

Hammie · 01-16-2009, 07:01 PM

You may just need to invest in a converter. I think I have seen them for under $50 online. You can get either a 120-240 or 240-120 converter. Radio Shack in the States sell them.

bms72586 · 01-16-2009, 07:51 PM

i have two converters they give them to u when u move off base...but they eat alot of power so i unplug them when there not in use...i dont want to constantly be turning this thing on from a cold start...my blu takes for ever to boot up cuz its only 110...

01-16-2009, 03:04 AM	#1
bms72586 New Member Member since:Oct 2008	new here a quick ? ok i have been tryin to build a sound system im not completely dumb when it comes to this but...where it gets tricky now...im stationed in europe and i did some research here and found that onkyo has a good hd receiver for a good price...down side it doesnt work in European wall outlets.(not dual voltage) they do have 2 hd recievers on base that are dual voltage one is sony the other pioneer but they start at 799/899...kinda outa my range to build a complete set up. so i need to know a good receiver that is dual voltage and is hd...i do have a sharp aquous bd player...thanks in advance im stuck in a jam here and dont wanna spend 900 bucks on just the receiver...(u no if its dual voltage if on the back tag it says 110~240 FYI)

01-16-2009, 07:51 PM	#7
bms72586 New Member Member since:Oct 2008	i have two converters they give them to u when u move off base...but they eat alot of power so i unplug them when there not in use...i dont want to constantly be turning this thing on from a cold start...my blu takes for ever to boot up cuz its only 110... Last edited by bms72586; 01-16-2009 at 08:21 PM.

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01-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but I would recommend to not go Onkyo if they're only available in the US. There are plenty of great receiver manufacturers out there with comparable (or better!) products that'll suit your needs and give you less of a headache in the long run. Instead of dual voltage, many receivers would be set at the factory to run at the proper voltage.

01-16-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ir_img/18492326_33787adf11.jpg onkyo makes 240vac units for europe

01-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
bms72586 New Member Member since:Oct 2008	well is there a good yet affordable one that is dual voltage? not just one or the other? this way when i go back state side i dont have to buy another one...i really dont feel like dishing out 900 or so for the sony/pioneer one they have here but looks like i might have to

01-16-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	You may just need to invest in a converter. I think I have seen them for under $50 online. You can get either a 120-240 or 240-120 converter. Radio Shack in the States sell them.

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