If the transformer is anything like the ones we had in Italy, they really tend to put out an unconsistant and can I say "dirty" output. They destroyed our smaller appliances, like coffee pot, blenders and such.

I used a surge protector through my stereo and tv and such but my sub woofer would POP every once in a while. I guess that was my main reason for waiting to get back to the States before I started getting ready to purchase another system.

Not really trying say anything other than the power out put of those things we had in italy was bad.

Oh, congrats on your new purchase, I hope to be following your foot steps soon!!!