It just works and reliably. If you're buying one of these it's likely you've moved some equipment from the UK to the USA, this is a very good product, I've been using it most days since the purchase, and I've bought a second. I use mine to power my old mini-Hi-Fi systems, and old Philips Streamium is used daily and works great, what I like is the universal sockets at the back, and there's two, just to ensure I don't accidentally plug in the wrong equipment, I still use the original UK power cords. On the front is the US power input, which is probably the only thing I'd changed, why not have all the power going in the back, leaving a clean front, with power button, however that's a pretty minor complaint. What I really like is this box doesn't look like a relic from Cold War Eastern Europe, looks fine when put next to a piece of hi-fi equipment from this century. It's quite likely you'll need this accessible so it's nice that you won't mind it being on view. Other points to note, it's not too heavy, I've got a much higher power unit for powering things like cooking appliances, but that is so heavy. It's worth going for a power level around double what you expect to use, just to keep well within tolerances. Perhaps one thing that you might not think of, the front panel button is a welcome addition, with the US sockets, you rarely have switches, this button is a great feature when you just want to turn off the power. Read more
Quiet, stylish, heavy! Some reviewers commented that it was noisy & I did not find that in my environment. It works perfectly & in my application does not even get warm. Also, it is very simply to use and to wipe clean. I use it in the kitchen on a German-made electric bread slicer (by Ritter). Read more
Based on other reviews, I bought this to be able to use a UK-model Sony "bookshelf" stereo here in the US. It's been in continuous operation back in my workroom for about 7 months now, with the stereo running for several hours a day (I listen to it a lot while working), and I'm well-pleased with its performance. It runs cool and quiet -- of course, I doubt the stereo is really taxing the wattage limit of this unit, either -- and doesn't appear to emit any significant amount of RF interference since the stereo has no problem receiving even AM stations despite the transformer sitting less than a foot away from it. I also like the fact that some thought was put into its external appearance so that it blends in with the rest of your TV and stereo gear, instead of being a chunky, industrial-looking black metal box like most other transformers of this type. If I acquire any more vintage UK or European stereo gear in need of a similar step-up transformer, I'll definitely buy one of these again! Read more
Worth the money, light, durable, small but function well, not hot, use for few months it still work well Read more
Excellent product Compact and very well Made!!!!!!! Works beautifully!!!! Read more
It looks good and works as expected. Not heavy, does not make noise and fits really good in my countertop. Read more
When I ordered this item I was not sceptical. I need to power up European version of Thrustmaster T300 RS GT racing wheel in US. So I'm decided to buy this 500W 110v to 220v converter. The item is surprisingly heavy for it's small size. Also it works really quiet. First test passed, racing wheel is not fried and I'm happy about it! Hope this converter will work for me for a long time. Read more
Super loud 60hz hum when turned on. Therefore unusable with my European hifi-system. I ordered another one from a different company that has a metal housing, is 800 Watts, also doubles as a step-down converter, is way lighter, dead quiet and also cheaper! It was a no-brainer to return this thing. Read more
