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Psychobiker · 24th October 2007, 09:21 PM

Hey guys,

Following on from this thread : First foray into tubes!!

Seeing as transformers are sparse pickings here in Ireland, I contacted a crowd up in Belfast by the name of Antrim Transformers, who will hopefully be winding me a toroid with the following :

Secondary Windings:
325-0-325V @ 0.3A rms (red-yellow-red)
0-6.3V @ 6A rms (green-violet)
0-5V @ 2A rms (blue-grey)

Those should be more than adequate (I purposefully asked for a little more headroom on the 6.3 and 5V lines for any such ancillaries as LEDs) for a 12AX7 and 2 6v6GTs. Will be interesting to see how it turns out.

About £130 shipped to Ireland.

Also, can anyone recommend some European made o/p trafos?
It's all well and good in the states, or even mainland europe but Ireland really takes the cake. Anyone used that german chap's ones? Ask someone First, I think he was

L

Simpleton · 24th October 2007, 09:34 PM

Regarding transfomers, I believe you mean Ask Jan First (www.askjanfirst.com)

I do business with him for many years now, especially in buying valves.
Some months ago I bought my first output transformer from him, the cheapest PP transformer he has to offer and it surprised me a lot! Great dynamics and overall amazing sound quality. I can only imagine how the more expensive and better rated transformers will sound, and why should I spend more money on them, especially with these entry level trannies.

The prices on the entry level (cheaper) ones can't be beaten, at least comparing with the manufacturers I know of and if taken into account the quality/price factor, it's hard to say anything bad!

His shipping rates are veeery good as is his service, very fast and thoughtfull.

Just a personal opinion here from good experience as a customer.

Psychobiker · 24th October 2007, 09:40 PM

That's the guy! Frag Jan Zuerst. I think I'll be going with his good ones, on the basis that they have favourable reviews here, and that they won't break the bank if not!

Eli Duttman · 24th October 2007, 11:14 PM

Sowter in England is a source to consider.

Psychobiker · 25th October 2007, 07:52 AM

For O/Ps?

Bear in mind this is my first amp, and hence I'm completely on your recommendations!

L

24th October 2007, 09:21 PM	#1
Psychobiker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montréal QC	Power trafo... Hey guys, Following on from this thread : First foray into tubes!! Seeing as transformers are sparse pickings here in Ireland, I contacted a crowd up in Belfast by the name of Antrim Transformers, who will hopefully be winding me a toroid with the following : Secondary Windings: 325-0-325V @ 0.3A rms (red-yellow-red) 0-6.3V @ 6A rms (green-violet) 0-5V @ 2A rms (blue-grey) Those should be more than adequate (I purposefully asked for a little more headroom on the 6.3 and 5V lines for any such ancillaries as LEDs) for a 12AX7 and 2 6v6GTs. Will be interesting to see how it turns out. About £130 shipped to Ireland. Also, can anyone recommend some European made o/p trafos? It's all well and good in the states, or even mainland europe but Ireland really takes the cake. Anyone used that german chap's ones? Ask someone First, I think he was L

24th October 2007, 09:34 PM	#2
Simpleton diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lisboa	Regarding transfomers, I believe you mean Ask Jan First (www.askjanfirst.com) I do business with him for many years now, especially in buying valves. Some months ago I bought my first output transformer from him, the cheapest PP transformer he has to offer and it surprised me a lot! Great dynamics and overall amazing sound quality. I can only imagine how the more expensive and better rated transformers will sound, and why should I spend more money on them, especially with these entry level trannies. The prices on the entry level (cheaper) ones can't be beaten, at least comparing with the manufacturers I know of and if taken into account the quality/price factor, it's hard to say anything bad! His shipping rates are veeery good as is his service, very fast and thoughtfull. Just a personal opinion here from good experience as a customer. __________________ "There's something organic about a happy cloud of electrons" - Neutron Bob

24th October 2007, 11:14 PM	#4
Eli Duttman diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plainsboro, NJ	Sowter in England is a source to consider. __________________ Eli D.

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24th October 2007, 09:40 PM	#3
Psychobiker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montréal QC	That's the guy! Frag Jan Zuerst. I think I'll be going with his good ones, on the basis that they have favourable reviews here, and that they won't break the bank if not!

25th October 2007, 07:52 AM	#5
Psychobiker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montréal QC	For O/Ps? Bear in mind this is my first amp, and hence I'm completely on your recommendations! L

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