Is this overkill for an F1?

milezone · 17th August 2009, 03:42 AM

I'm building an F1 and am considering using this as my power transformer:

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...ame=TE60602-ND

Is this too much? If I do go this route will I need to buy different components than the ones listed in the BOM in this thread? Please help.

Regards.

Michael Rothacher · 17th August 2009, 12:13 PM

There's nothing wrong with an oversized transformer, if it fits your budget. This hobby is all about overkill.

I doubt you'll need to change anything. Could you point me to this BOM you speak of?

milezone · 17th August 2009, 02:45 PM

Thank you for the assurance. The BOM is about three quarters of the way down the page.

Michael Rothacher · 17th August 2009, 02:57 PM

Ah, if I'm looking at the right BOM, it calls for a 450VA transformer.

I believe the original F1 used a 300VA transformer, so anything 300VA or larger should be just fine for a stereo amp.

Good luck.

tubelab.com · 17th August 2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

There's nothing wrong with an oversized transformer, if it fits your budget. This hobby is all about overkill.

Then step up to more overkill for far less money. I use their HV transformers in tube amps with no problems.

http://www.antekinc.com/AN-6218.pdf a 600VA unit for $65

http://www.antekinc.com/AN-4218.pdf a 400VA unit for $44

Michael Rothacher · 17th August 2009, 09:50 PM

Sweet deal! And heavier too.

nigelwright7557 · 17th August 2009, 10:02 PM

Its worth checking RS and Farnell as both do free delivery.

www.rswww.com
www.farnell.com

milezone · 18th August 2009, 02:13 AM

Thank you all for the help. The anteks look good. I will also explore RS. I'm sure I'll be able to settle on something with all these options.

17th August 2009, 03:42 AM	#1
milezone diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	Is this overkill for an F1? I'm building an F1 and am considering using this as my power transformer: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...ame=TE60602-ND Is this too much? If I do go this route will I need to buy different components than the ones listed in the BOM in this thread? Please help. Regards.

17th August 2009, 10:02 PM	#7
nigelwright7557 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Carlisle, England	Its worth checking RS and Farnell as both do free delivery. www.rswww.com www.farnell.com __________________ http://www.murtonpikesystems.co.uk PCBCAD40 pcb design software.

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17th August 2009, 12:13 PM	#2
Michael Rothacher www.audiohobby.com diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Blog Entries: 3	There's nothing wrong with an oversized transformer, if it fits your budget. This hobby is all about overkill. I doubt you'll need to change anything. Could you point me to this BOM you speak of?

17th August 2009, 02:45 PM	#3
milezone diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	Thank you for the assurance. The BOM is about three quarters of the way down the page.

17th August 2009, 02:57 PM	#4
Michael Rothacher www.audiohobby.com diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Blog Entries: 3	Ah, if I'm looking at the right BOM, it calls for a 450VA transformer. I believe the original F1 used a 300VA transformer, so anything 300VA or larger should be just fine for a stereo amp. Good luck.

17th August 2009, 09:50 PM	#6
Michael Rothacher www.audiohobby.com diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Blog Entries: 3	Sweet deal! And heavier too.

18th August 2009, 02:13 AM	#8
milezone diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009	Thank you all for the help. The anteks look good. I will also explore RS. I'm sure I'll be able to settle on something with all these options.

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