Oleg.dvd wrote on 2024-04-03, 20:26:

Hi there Just bought this beautifull used Roland SC-8850 from Japan. I have 230V 50Hz grid, so want to know compartibility of th […]
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Hi there
Just bought this beautifull used Roland SC-8850 from Japan.
I have 230V 50Hz grid, so want to know compartibility of the device BEFORE switching it on the main )))

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Switching power supply located under the main board, so first you need to unskrew 16 bolts, disconnect ribbon cables and take the main board out.

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Here you can see analog board and power supply

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And want to confirm that the main capacitor in the swithcing power supply is rated 400V 56uF (sorry for not clear photo, too narrow space between radiator and capacitor itself)
Also fuse is marked on board as 2A 250V

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So definetly this device can be used in all regions with grid from 100 to 230V 50-60Hz, regardless of what is said on the sticker.

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And of cause nothing caught fire after switching it on )))

Hey thanks for this post, I just opened up an 8850 100V and was very surprised to see a 250V power supply in there.

Quick search and found this thread, this is amazing news, I’ll have to give it a try now!