Good price on huge power transformer for power amp.

G · 15th September 2002, 11:31 AM

Thought that this might be of interest to someone:

http://www.brigarelectronics.com/Mer...ategory_Code=T

BeanZ · 15th September 2002, 12:09 PM

Details are: 2kVA, 86V Center tapped for +/-60V, with additional 12V tertiary winding @1A. Looks like its magnetically shielded. The cost is $59.95 and it weighs 16 pounds. 120V in or 220

Looks like a good find G but I have a question for everyone: Why is it only 16 pounds? I have a 1.5kVA from Plitron that is 27pounds? Is it possible that it has more cross-sectional area than mine because it is taller but with less silicon-steel?

Again, a pretty good find G!!!

BeanZ

G · 15th September 2002, 12:27 PM

That's a good question. I have no idea. I would guess that the Plitron is probably overbuilt. Which is definately not a bad thing.

dshortt9 · 15th September 2002, 01:23 PM

I bought 4 of the transformers for my projects. Have not fired one up yet. 2kva is probably streching it a bit as they are rated at 20 amps at 86 volts which is 1.7 kva. Also, the voltage may sag under load a bit more than the Pliotrons which are rated at 4% regulation, no load to full load. These might be lower. I don't know yet but will report as soon as my Aleph 2's are finished using these. I still think they are an excellent value.

15th September 2002, 12:09 PM	#2
BeanZ diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH now Columbus,OH USA	Details are: 2kVA, 86V Center tapped for +/-60V, with additional 12V tertiary winding @1A. Looks like its magnetically shielded. The cost is $59.95 and it weighs 16 pounds. 120V in or 220 Looks like a good find G but I have a question for everyone: Why is it only 16 pounds? I have a 1.5kVA from Plitron that is 27pounds? Is it possible that it has more cross-sectional area than mine because it is taller but with less silicon-steel? Again, a pretty good find G!!! BeanZ __________________ BeanZ

15th September 2002, 12:27 PM	#3
G diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Belleville, IL.	That's a good question. I have no idea. I would guess that the Plitron is probably overbuilt. Which is definately not a bad thing. __________________ Gavin

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15th September 2002, 01:23 PM	#4
dshortt9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin	I bought 4 of the transformers for my projects. Have not fired one up yet. 2kva is probably streching it a bit as they are rated at 20 amps at 86 volts which is 1.7 kva. Also, the voltage may sag under load a bit more than the Pliotrons which are rated at 4% regulation, no load to full load. These might be lower. I don't know yet but will report as soon as my Aleph 2's are finished using these. I still think they are an excellent value.

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