Plitron Transformer Group Buy (Possibility)

Takaji · 6th September 2011, 06:51 PM

Since Plitron requires a minimum $250 order, I am looking for someone to go in on an order with me. I'm ordering approx $150 worth of transformers from them and only need to get over the $250 mark.

I live in Winnipeg, Canada, and would require anyone interested to also be in Canada. I guess the easiest way to do this (unless someone has a better idea) is to have the order shipped to me, and then I could ship the other transformers off to the other person.

Send me a PM/reply if you're interested?

jtktam · 7th September 2011, 01:17 PM

I would be interested, how would we work out the shipping cost since it will be quite a bit to ship the transformers.

-joe

simon7000 · 7th September 2011, 02:35 PM

I did a series for AX on cleaning up AC line problems. The final version used a Plitron 20A isolation transformer. There were their transformers used in a number of the other circuits. They wrote a nasty letter to the editor about a picture of one of the circuits that used another manufacturer's transformer purchased as surplus RFE. They also misquoted text and withdrew their support for the magazine. Worse yet they showed an actual lack of engineering understanding of their products.

Since then I have not used any of their transformers. If you need recommendations on lower cost better performing products, just let me know what you need.

jtktam · 7th September 2011, 02:41 PM

@simon7000 can you tell me what RFE is? and also any links to the article you wrote?

-joe

simon7000 · 7th September 2011, 03:38 PM

Removed from equipment.

http://www.audioxpress.com/magsdirx/.../simon2943.pdf
http://www.audioxpress.com/magsdirx/.../simon2944.pdf

amc · 8th September 2011, 02:32 AM

What other canadian source would be preferable? SumR

mug07 · 6th December 2011, 02:28 PM

I also would be interested in a group buy - if it is still on

qusp · 6th December 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amc

What other canadian source would be preferable? SumR

well ive got nothing but good things to say about Richard

qusp · 6th December 2011, 03:18 PM

simon, your links go nowhere, i assume you have to be a subscriber? it starts to load and then defaults to the home/landing page

sandyhooker · 6th December 2011, 03:24 PM

Forget Plitron and buy ANTEK!! MUCH cheaper and GOOD quality. Buy the "AS" versions. Go to antek.com

6th September 2011, 06:51 PM	#1
Takaji diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2011	Plitron Transformer Group Buy (Possibility) Since Plitron requires a minimum $250 order, I am looking for someone to go in on an order with me. I'm ordering approx $150 worth of transformers from them and only need to get over the $250 mark. I live in Winnipeg, Canada, and would require anyone interested to also be in Canada. I guess the easiest way to do this (unless someone has a better idea) is to have the order shipped to me, and then I could ship the other transformers off to the other person. Send me a PM/reply if you're interested?

6th December 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
sandyhooker diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona	Go Antek Forget Plitron and buy ANTEK!! MUCH cheaper and GOOD quality. Buy the "AS" versions. Go to antek.com

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7th September 2011, 01:17 PM	#2
jtktam diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Blog Entries: 17	I would be interested, how would we work out the shipping cost since it will be quite a bit to ship the transformers. -joe

7th September 2011, 02:35 PM	#3
simon7000 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakmont PA	I did a series for AX on cleaning up AC line problems. The final version used a Plitron 20A isolation transformer. There were their transformers used in a number of the other circuits. They wrote a nasty letter to the editor about a picture of one of the circuits that used another manufacturer's transformer purchased as surplus RFE. They also misquoted text and withdrew their support for the magazine. Worse yet they showed an actual lack of engineering understanding of their products. Since then I have not used any of their transformers. If you need recommendations on lower cost better performing products, just let me know what you need.

7th September 2011, 02:41 PM	#4
jtktam diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Blog Entries: 17	@simon7000 can you tell me what RFE is? and also any links to the article you wrote? -joe

7th September 2011, 03:38 PM	#5
simon7000 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakmont PA	Removed from equipment. http://www.audioxpress.com/magsdirx/.../simon2943.pdf http://www.audioxpress.com/magsdirx/.../simon2944.pdf

8th September 2011, 02:32 AM	#6
amc diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver BC	What other canadian source would be preferable? SumR

6th December 2011, 02:28 PM	#7
mug07 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	I also would be interested in a group buy - if it is still on

6th December 2011, 03:18 PM	#9
qusp Sometimes a square peg fits a round hole just fine diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia	simon, your links go nowhere, i assume you have to be a subscriber? it starts to load and then defaults to the home/landing page

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