120V convertion to 240V for Aeon i?

[balleklorin]

Do anyone know if it is possible to rewire the Aeon i from 120V to 240V?

DJ

 

[patlad]

You need to change the power supply board. I've done the same for my Ascent.

 

[dsiroky]

240v board

Is the 240v board something you can just order from ML?

or do you need to pull the board out and replace the transformer on the circuit?

 

[patlad]

You order it from ML. You can replace it yourself if you wish. Just be sure to put the wire at the right place on the board

 

[Dan Osib]

Jim Power at Martin Logan is the man to speak to about the voltage replacement board for ML speakers.

 

[dsiroky]

why can't you just use an external 240-120v step down transformer?

 

[risabet]

why can't you just use an external 240-120v step down transformer?

In a hobby where power cords make an audible difference IMO, a step down can't avoid affecting the sound. Order the correct boards and be happy.

 

[amey01]

why can't you just use an external 240-120v step down transformer?

Because with Voltage differences, there are also usually frequency differences. I believe this 60Hz/50Hz difference also creates a problem. Using an inverter as well to re-generate the mains frequency would probably be more trouble than it's worth!

 

[lugano]

... and as an addition, I have still to find a NOT buzzing external transformer.

 

[SugarMedia]

The conversion kit is $200.00, if anyone in the future needs to reference this post.