Posted By
JamesC
on 2016-02-02
11:26:36
|  Re: Want to Buy: Commodore 1551
@Chicken - I am one of the people you are quoting in your links. 
The 1551, 1570, and 1581 don't have a 50Hz/60Hz issue. I have converted two European 1551's by substituting the internal transformer from US 1541s. I occasionally use an Australian 1570 on an external step-up transformer.
I have also sent a US 1581 to a friend in Europe, who uses it with a European 1541-II power transformer without issue. 
@Mozartpc27 - in my opinion, the only reason to need an external step-up transformer is if you want to test the drive before substituting the 1541 transformer. The extra reassurance of a "clean slate" before you start disassembly may be of value to you.
The transformer I use is a RadioShack 273-1411, which is rated for commercial (continual) use. This is no longer available from "new" RS, but your local store might still have some in stock. Alternately, they're available on Ebay in the $15-ish range.
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