watthong Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 It has a voltage switch in the back (secured by a plastic clip) to go from ac 110-120v (5A) to ac 220-240v (2.5A) I think the frequency is ok (50/60hz), a bit ignorant regarding the 5A/2.5A ? Can any electrician in the house tell me if this can work with the electricity we have here in Thailand? Thank you much in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted March 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2020 Thailand uses 220v (ish + - 10 % ) 50 HZ so it should be fine. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watthong Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, johng said: Thailand uses 220v (ish + - 10 % ) 50 HZ so it should be fine. thanks for the clarification...btw shoud I worry about the " regarding the 5A/2.5A ? " part, having no idea what this does, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farangwithaplan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 you can plug it in. It can handle the local power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted March 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Farangwithaplan said: you can plug it in. It can handle the local power. But flip the switch to the 220V position of course ???? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 15 hours ago, watthong said: thanks for the clarification...btw shoud I worry about the " regarding the 5A/2.5A ? " part, having no idea what this does, thanks. Easy, double voltage means half amperes. So for operation at 220V you should exchange the fuse (if it is a 5A one) to a 2.5A type. Just to protect the inner circuits against over-power in case of a short cut. The device should be operating nicely. Vietnam was rated 220V in those days (as long as power was on. I remember a weekly powercut for 12 hours in Saigon on alternating days, depending on the location). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malathione Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 As HKT said, above, change the fuse. That said, a lot of older amps have capacitors that are on the verge of failing or are leaking already. Hook it up to a pair of speakers you don't mind destroying unless you're going to thoroughly check it first. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTB1977 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Had one just like it way back then. My bother in law was in the army and got it through the PX? Worked great for about 8 years than it started to make all sorts of crackling sounds when turning the volume knob. I would guess this ones the same . Good luck . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Looks like a valve amp. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Good old gear ! "Solid State". Have similar one in storage back home. Combination F M Tuner/Amp/ twin tape decks....whoohoo! lol Just be careful not to expect it to pump a bank of speakers if originals don't come with. The transistors will burn out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Dumbastheycome said: Just be careful not to expect it to pump a bank of speakers if originals don't come with. The transistors will burn out. It does say 16 ohm speakers. Not sure where one finds those? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: It does say 16 ohm speakers. Not sure where one finds those? Designed for nominal stereo output into two speakers with internal splitter for bass, mid, tweeter in the effective range of 4- 16 ohms. Not quite the same as newer generation amps which pre split outputs for surround sound effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watthong Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Wow, looks like we got quite a bunch of experts here... thanks for the explanation about getting the correct fuse. You're right a lot of parts are getting old, the transistors, fuses whatnot and then the hassle of finding an appropriate pair of speakers to match, phew... I think I'll pass. Thanks everybody for the advice, much appreciated. [I'm happy now with a single Marshall stanmore bluetoothed to the ipad (my portable entertainment center) so let's just be sensible and content with the nomad lifestyle (sigh.)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 What? Is a RCA Victrola operated by a hand crank not high tech enough for you. Dude. You can buy a cheap, under $50 MOSFET mini amplifier that has lower distortion and a cleaner, studio quality sound than that piece of distorted 70's antiquated junk. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 3 hours ago, BTB1977 said: Had one just like it way back then. My bother in law was in the army and got it through the PX? Worked great for about 8 years than it started to make all sorts of crackling sounds when turning the volume knob. I would guess this ones the same . Good luck . Quick (small) squirt of WD40 or CRC on the potentiometers will fix the crackling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 12:09 AM, watthong said: thanks for the clarification...btw shoud I worry about the " regarding the 5A/2.5A ? " part, having no idea what this does, thanks. It needs 5A with 120V It needs 2.5A with 240V lower voltage, more current. Higher voltage, less current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 6 hours ago, VocalNeal said: It does say 16 ohm speakers. Not sure where one finds those? He can use 2x8 each Chanel, series. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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