TSE - Edcor XPWR131-240 buzz

victorm · 6th September 2012, 11:42 AM

Hello guys,

Just completed the TSE, works really well, but unfortunately I am a little disappointed in the EDCOR PT (XPWR131-240) - there is quite a noticeable mechanical buzz...Not loud but noticeable. I have tried tightening the screws but the buzz is still there ;-(

Has anyone had this issue?

Appreciate any feedback,

Cheers,
-Victor

Evenharmonics · 6th September 2012, 01:36 PM

I've had that issue with Hammond power transformer on my TSE. Try this thread.

I replaced the PT with toroidal type and got rid of the buzz from my TSE. YMMV

victorm · 7th September 2012, 12:18 AM

Thanks Evenharmonics. I've heard that too. Guess what I am trying to understand is whether or not ALL EDCOR PTs do that or I just got a faulty unit... Could you recommend a reliable source for a toroidal PT ?
Cheers,
-Victor

Evenharmonics · 01:56 PM

This is where I bought mine from. It had to go through some diy modification though. Tubelab SE - alternate power transformer

boywonder · 7th September 2012, 02:51 PM

Victor: FWIW I've built my TSE with the XPWR131-120 and I have no buzz issues......

victorm · 9th September 2012, 06:12 AM

Thanks guys,
Evenharmonics -appreciate the info ;-)
Boywonder - are you using 300b or 45's in your TSE?
Have a feeling I am overloading the PT. With 300b biased at 65 ma it looks like I am drawing close to 200 ma from the secondary (XPWR131 is rated at 175 ma). The PT is getting quite warm after a couple of hours. Have sent a question to Edcor.
Cheers,
-Victor

boywonder · 9th September 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victorm

Boywonder - are you using 300b or 45's in your TSE?

I have two TSE's, one running 300B's at 60ma and the other running 45's. Both with the XPWR-131-120 power transformer.

victorm · 10th September 2012, 10:47 AM

Thanks Boywonder,
Can I ask you how hot your XPWR131 gets in the 300b TSE?
I can't remember the exact theory but recall vaguely that the same core will be closer to saturation at lower frequency (my 50Hz vs your 60 Hz - that is 20% difference!) - perhaps that is why I am getting this slight noise and heat? Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
-Victor

6th September 2012, 11:42 AM	#1
victorm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012	TSE - Edcor XPWR131-240 buzz Hello guys, Just completed the TSE, works really well, but unfortunately I am a little disappointed in the EDCOR PT (XPWR131-240) - there is quite a noticeable mechanical buzz...Not loud but noticeable. I have tried tightening the screws but the buzz is still there ;-( Has anyone had this issue? Appreciate any feedback, Cheers, -Victor

7th September 2012, 01:51 PM	#4
Evenharmonics diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007	This is where I bought mine from. It had to go through some diy modification though. Tubelab SE - alternate power transformer Last edited by Evenharmonics; 7th September 2012 at 01:56 PM.

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6th September 2012, 01:36 PM	#2
Evenharmonics diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007	I've had that issue with Hammond power transformer on my TSE. Try this thread. I replaced the PT with toroidal type and got rid of the buzz from my TSE. YMMV

7th September 2012, 12:18 AM	#3
victorm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Thanks Evenharmonics. I've heard that too. Guess what I am trying to understand is whether or not ALL EDCOR PTs do that or I just got a faulty unit... Could you recommend a reliable source for a toroidal PT ? Cheers, -Victor

7th September 2012, 02:51 PM	#5
boywonder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So.Cal.	Victor: FWIW I've built my TSE with the XPWR131-120 and I have no buzz issues......

9th September 2012, 06:12 AM	#6
victorm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Thanks guys, Evenharmonics -appreciate the info ;-) Boywonder - are you using 300b or 45's in your TSE? Have a feeling I am overloading the PT. With 300b biased at 65 ma it looks like I am drawing close to 200 ma from the secondary (XPWR131 is rated at 175 ma). The PT is getting quite warm after a couple of hours. Have sent a question to Edcor. Cheers, -Victor

10th September 2012, 10:47 AM	#8
victorm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Thanks Boywonder, Can I ask you how hot your XPWR131 gets in the 300b TSE? I can't remember the exact theory but recall vaguely that the same core will be closer to saturation at lower frequency (my 50Hz vs your 60 Hz - that is 20% difference!) - perhaps that is why I am getting this slight noise and heat? Thanks for your help. Cheers, -Victor