Do Olive 140s have re-wirable transformers?

Posted by: ngarritson on 18 March 2017

I want to replace the 100 that is currently backing a V-1/72/hicap front end with an olive 140. They're hard to find in the States but there seem to be plenty of them floating around on U.K. auction sites. Do olive 140s have re-wirable transformers? The implication seems to be that if the transformer is re-wirable, the voltage conversion is significantly cheaper than if the entire transformer needs to be replaced.

Thanks

Posted on: 19 March 2017 by Richard Dane

Yes, iirc the NAP140 can be rewired between 120 and 240v. Do double check with Naim though just in case I have it wrong..

Posted on: 19 March 2017 by ngarritson

Thanks Richard, as always.

Posted on: 19 March 2017 by Darran H

Yes the 140 can be re-wired for 115 volts, the fuse and voltage labels will need to be changed as well.

Posted on: 19 March 2017 by charlesphoto

Yep. Running a 110 off of my V1 that was 220 in a former life. Sounds ridiculously good for what it is.

Posted on: 20 March 2017 by ngarritson

Great, thanks guys. This is exactly what I was hoping to hear.