Can the CD555 Head unit be powered for 230 and 110V PSU

[Diver411]

Good morning, I have a CD 555 head unit powered at present with a 230V PSU for my country.
I have a prospective buyer in the US 110V that is asking to purchase the Head unit separately as he already has a 110V US 555 PSU.
My question is can the Player be operated successfully with his present 110V PSU.
I presume the Burndy’s are identical.
I’d appreciate any assistance or verification on this thank you.

Diver 41(1)

[HappyListener]

I’d suggest that of equal relevance and importance is, how confident are you that a CD555 head unit will like travelling X-border (?), as Naim don’t recommend transiting these units unless it’s really necessary, due to the risk damage to the unit. Who will shoulder this risk?

AFAIK, the voltage aspect sits only in the PS, as the voltage change involves different taps from the transformer – but, I’m not an authority on this.

[feeling_zen]

The head unit doesn’t care what mains voltage the power supply is. They all supply the same DC current. That’s a fact, not a guess.

[Klout10]

@HappyListener

Naim don’t recommend transiting these units unless it’s really necessary, due to the risk damage to the unit.

These units were sold in the US as well, right? I can’t imagine that Naim produces a product in Salisbury which might be damaged on its way during the first transport.

Of course original packaging, transit screws, etc. need to be in place.

[Diver411]

Yes it been to NAIM for service and upgrade here --I say a prayer on both occasions !
Thank you for the prompt reply.
D41

[Richard.Dane]

Yes, that’s my understanding too; it’s the PS where the incoming voltage is critical - i.e. 115 or 230V.

[Diver411]

Hi Zen, That’s what I thought–and your fact backs me up-- I wonder if Neil will see this and confirm what you state–sorta horse’s mouth so to speak
Thank you for your prompt reply.
D41(1)

[HappyListener]

You’re correct re offshore sales markets (from UK), but this was around 15/16 years ago in most cases, when replacement parts were plentiful – now they’re not. Hence, I understand it’s Naim’s wish to only transit these items if it’s really necessary.

i.e. if it’s working at home and it gets broken in transit, it’s not 100% clear if Naim can repair it (it still seems so, but?) – see the insert below.

Superline Service Quandary/Disappointment.

Ah, OK, just read all the way through the covering email (note to self, always read right to the end) and I see what the issue is; Please note that due to their design, we cannot offer a service on the products listed below. The risk implications of damaging the internal boards are too high and given the value they hold, it is not worth damaging them beyond repair. We are still able to repair these products and will continue to support the owners. This applies to CD555, NDS, and Superline. I’m…

[Richard.Dane]

@Superline Service Quandary/Disappointment.

“We are still able to repair these products and will continue to support the owners”.

Seems clear to me.

[ChrisSU]

@Klout10

These units were sold in the US as well, right? I can’t imagine that Naim produces a product in Salisbury which might be damaged on its way during the first transport.

There’s a big difference between Naim shipping a container load of gear stacked on pallets, and a courier sending a single box via various vans and an air freight service on behalf of an individual. Naim’s warning applies even to units sent within the UK, never mind across the Atlantic.