Buying hardware from the US...

[Will Hay]

I have a pal in Sebastopol, Calif to whom I ship his ebayUK purchases.
He does the same for me for my US stuff.
I'm looking to buy a Canopus ADVC-100 and know it's cheaper over in the US.
We did this on a second harnd video card once - he tends to remove all packaging etc. to keep costs down but...
...would there be any problem with powering this thing, would I simply need a power adapter?
I'm familiar with the NTSC/PAL situation but I don't think this matters with the ADVC, right?
I'm not worried by possible customs costs, as I say he removes packaging, let's the dog have a chew, kicks it around the house a bit and describes as a $20 peice of junk on the form
Yes, I know, I'm a thieving criminal for defruading the authorities, I feel terrible
Will

[Tommyknocker]

would there be any problem with powering this thing, would I simply need a power adapter?

Click here, check under the topic "Power Supply". I think you will be pleased.

[Will Hay]

would there be any problem with powering this thing, would I simply need a power adapter?

Click here, check under the topic "Power Supply". I think you will be pleased.

Whoo-hoo!
Thanks, I should have spotted that but I was searching UK sites.
Will

[Tommyknocker]

I am sure you would have, had I given you enough time. It's just that it's on my wish list too, so I keep it on my favorite's menu.

[The village idiot]

That thing must be really expensive in your home. I still think I would get the DAC-100, but I'm sure you will be happy with either one. Too bad you can't power them from the buss power, then you wouldn't need to worry about finding a DC converter. If it is really good, it will come with a switching supply that will take 110/60Hz or 220/50Hz power.

[Will Hay]

That thing must be really expensive in your home.

£257.00 (or $400-ish) in the UK
Will