Step-down transformer question...

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Sorry if this is in an inappropriate forum, but there isn't really an electronics forum :S

Anyway:

What happens if you use a piece of US equipment with a Step-Down Transformer (220-110v) that is above the max wattage rating of the transformer?

I ask because I have a Poweramp from the USA and it is rated 500w but don't have a transformer of 500w or greater - I have one that is less... what would happen if I used it? Would there just be not enough power getting to the Poweramp? Or worse... ?

Many thanks overclockers!
 
Hey DrEm... ok here's more details:

It is a Peavey Classic 50/50 Tube Stereo Preamp - each side runs at 50w tube power - the power rating is 110v, 60hrz, 500w...

It will be in the UK permanently, so any extra help/advice changing transformers is much obliged!! Where do I start hehe? Where can I get a UK transformer for the Poweramp internals??

Thanks guys! - PS I found my old transformer, its 400w but really old and I wouldn't trust it anyway haha!
 
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