I don't mean to thread jack your thread, but I never understood the use of the phrase "step down transformer" when the voltage needs to be stepped up.
If it is any consolation to you I have heard of sucessful voltage conversions in both directions but have no personal experience doing it.
One of the problems encountered is people not recognizing the 100 volt Japaneses standard in this country where voltage are 115-120 volts with wide variances in some areas. This ultimately harms these pieces bought in many cases by GIs while in Japan.
It seems true, that step down transformers however work well from what I have read here and elsewhere, I certainly hope you find the same success.
If it is any consolation to you I have heard of sucessful voltage conversions in both directions but have no personal experience doing it.
One of the problems encountered is people not recognizing the 100 volt Japaneses standard in this country where voltage are 115-120 volts with wide variances in some areas. This ultimately harms these pieces bought in many cases by GIs while in Japan.
It seems true, that step down transformers however work well from what I have read here and elsewhere, I certainly hope you find the same success.