Where in the USA do you get toroidal transformers for power amps?

randyman2 · 6th September 2009, 04:34 AM

The only thing I have been able to find are the transformers at Parts Express. I have nothing to compare these with, so I don't know if they are good or bad, reasonable or pricey. Thanks for your feedback.
Randy

Glowbug · 6th September 2009, 05:30 AM

Digi-Key, Mouser, Jameco, All Electronics, DIYCable, Surplus Sales of Nebraska...tons of places.

tms0425 · 6th September 2009, 12:36 PM

Also try Antek

I've used them now for several preamps and power amps with great success.

Praudio · 6th September 2009, 02:35 PM

And don't forget Steve at Apex JR ! the best personnal service.

Evaas · 6th September 2009, 02:41 PM

and www.plitron.com

andy_c · 8th September 2009, 02:47 PM

I've gotten some from Toroid Corp. of Maryland. Also Avel Lindberg is very good, with friendly sales support even for low-dollar orders. For the bigger transformers, Antek seems to have very competitive pricing. I'd try Antek first.

grenert · 8th September 2009, 04:48 PM

I've had good service from Toroid Corp (www.toroid.com) and Plitron - actually Canadian - (www.plitron.com). One nice thing about Toroid was their multiple mounting options for the transformer.

randyman2 · 9th September 2009, 01:21 PM

Thanks to all!

I checked out all the suggestions and Antek seems to have the best value of the companies that list their prices on their web pages.
Randy

pooge · 9th September 2009, 02:58 PM

www.sumr.com

6th September 2009, 04:34 AM	#1
randyman2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Where in the USA do you get toroidal transformers for power amps? The only thing I have been able to find are the transformers at Parts Express. I have nothing to compare these with, so I don't know if they are good or bad, reasonable or pricey. Thanks for your feedback. Randy

6th September 2009, 05:30 AM	#2
Glowbug diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hillsborough, NC/McLean, VA	Digi-Key, Mouser, Jameco, All Electronics, DIYCable, Surplus Sales of Nebraska...tons of places. __________________ Jim J.

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Praudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada	And don't forget Steve at Apex JR ! the best personnal service. __________________ Praudio

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Evaas diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Montreal QC	and www.plitron.com __________________ -roomatthebottom

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6th September 2009, 12:36 PM	#3
tms0425 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN	Also try Antek I've used them now for several preamps and power amps with great success.

8th September 2009, 02:47 PM	#6
andy_c Banned Join Date: Apr 2003	I've gotten some from Toroid Corp. of Maryland. Also Avel Lindberg is very good, with friendly sales support even for low-dollar orders. For the bigger transformers, Antek seems to have very competitive pricing. I'd try Antek first.

8th September 2009, 04:48 PM	#7
grenert diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	I've had good service from Toroid Corp (www.toroid.com) and Plitron - actually Canadian - (www.plitron.com). One nice thing about Toroid was their multiple mounting options for the transformer.

9th September 2009, 01:21 PM	#8
randyman2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Thanks to all! I checked out all the suggestions and Antek seems to have the best value of the companies that list their prices on their web pages. Randy

9th September 2009, 02:58 PM	#9
pooge diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern Va.	www.sumr.com

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