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Is a 500w step down transformer enough for a Mesa 2:100?

April 26, 2017MESA step transformer

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Is a 500w step down transformer enough for a Mesa 2:100?

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Hi. I just got a Mesa 2:100 (us voltage) and with it came a step down transformer for Australian voltage rated at 500w. It does work but the guy i bought it from used the two together but never really gigged or played loud volumes for long periods of time. Will the 500w step down transformer be sufficient for running the Mesa 2:100 at gigs etc? If it makes any difference i will only be using channel A of the mesa (other channel: gain down, presence all the way up with no load connected….. the manual says to run it this way if only using one side into one cab) I did get a US furman power conditioner that is running between the Mesa and the step down transformer FWIW and it says the voltage is 124v when playing through the amp (back of amp is marked 120v ) If i do need to get a new one i’d appreciate some advice on how to choose it and what specs and ratings to look for.