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| Subject: | Sony stereo receiver |
| Date: | Monday, July 04, 2005 |
| Name: | Kevin |
| Message: | My French wife and I are moving to France from TX and I would like to know if I import my Sony stereo receiver that I use here in the States, would it pick up the radio stations in France? I have heard that electronics are expensive there...it may be cheaper to ship it than buy a new one. Thank you for any help. |
Replies Posted 2.
| Name | David Clarke |
| Message |
Kevin,
It's David again. Of course you can bring your Sony receiver but it will tune in French stations, not Texas ones. I brought mine and it works just fine. First check and see if your receiver has a switch in the back to go from 110V to 220V. If it does, cut off the plug with a scissors and go to the hardware store (like Leroy Merlin) and buy a French plug. Wire strippers are handy to have for this. If not, you will have to buy a 100 watt (minimum) step-up transformer. They are available all over the Internet -- but buy them BEFORE you leave for France. I have six, and am running a U.S. Netgear wireless router and wireless telephone off them just fine. -- David |
| Name | Zonirik |
| Message | I would leave all your electronics behind. It's a big hassle and expensive to take electronics in my experience. You can buy a very nice set up here about the same price with less fuss. |
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