where to buy parts (transformers and chokes)

soundbadger · 29th October 2007, 04:11 PM

i am building a tube amp for a college project,,
consequently time is of the essence.
i have found sources for most components, but i cant find a decent supplier of transformers and chokes for valve amps.

if any of you know of any decent suppliers of tube amp parts (preferably as close to the uk as possible) please let me know.

cheers
soundbadger

crazy bill · 29th October 2007, 07:50 PM

Hello soundbadger,

I have had great success w/ Electra-Print iron. I believe the quality is second to none, and you get the added bonus of a transformer tutorial when you get Jack Elliano on the phone. If you're not exactly sure what you need, he'll even figure out what's best for your application. Sharp guy, very helpful, and a superb product. I know Las Vegas isn't close to England, but with the pound/dollar ratio what it is, the prices should be very favorable.

Good luck w/ your project.

Cheers, Crazy Bill

JoshK · 29th October 2007, 07:59 PM

In the UK, S&B transformers are a local supplier. They are a bit spendy though. Then there is Lundahl (of denmark). James, Hammond, Tango & Tamura are other names that comes to mind (3 of 4 of those are Japanese made).

Gordy · 29th October 2007, 08:07 PM

Sowter are in Ipswich.

http://www.sowter.co.uk/

Fuling · 29th October 2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Lundahl (of denmark).

Close. Sweden!

JoshK · 29th October 2007, 08:16 PM

Sorry, knew it was Scandanavia, guess I was mixing it with speaker driver manuf's of note.

the_manta · 29th October 2007, 08:46 PM

Hi !
I know nearly all output-transformer-dudes on the planet.

In the UK there are:

Majestic Transformer

Living-in-the-past

Sowter

Variable Voltage Technology

HIFI Collective (Glasshouse & Audio-Note Transformers)

Think that was all.

I Hope I could help you

Regards, Simon

PS: Du to that low $$$ it is a very good chance to buy in the USA. One Pound ~ 2$ ! You will get these Hammonds and Edcors dirt cheap !

Boris_The_Blade · 29th October 2007, 09:06 PM

Edcor will also custom design something for you too, at a cost of an extra 20USD NRE, which is a great deal i think. Nice people to talk with on the phone too.

Merlinb · 30th October 2007, 11:55 AM

I've got plenty of toroidal power transformers for sale:
http://www.ax84.com/bbs/index.php?id=321421

udonbkk · 30th October 2007, 08:08 PM

If I am not mistaken, Audio Note is the best UK OPT and one of the world best.

29th October 2007, 04:11 PM	#1
soundbadger diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	where to buy parts (transformers and chokes) i am building a tube amp for a college project,, consequently time is of the essence. i have found sources for most components, but i cant find a decent supplier of transformers and chokes for valve amps. if any of you know of any decent suppliers of tube amp parts (preferably as close to the uk as possible) please let me know. cheers soundbadger

29th October 2007, 08:46 PM	#7
the_manta diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Munich, Bavaria	Hi ! I know nearly all output-transformer-dudes on the planet. In the UK there are: Majestic Transformer Living-in-the-past Sowter Variable Voltage Technology HIFI Collective (Glasshouse & Audio-Note Transformers) Think that was all. I Hope I could help you Regards, Simon PS: Du to that low $$$ it is a very good chance to buy in the USA. One Pound ~ 2$ ! You will get these Hammonds and Edcors dirt cheap ! __________________ Терпенье и труд все перетрут

30th October 2007, 11:55 AM	#9
Merlinb diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: York	UK toroidal power transformers I've got plenty of toroidal power transformers for sale: http://www.ax84.com/bbs/index.php?id=321421

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crazy bill diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Danbury,CT	Hello soundbadger, I have had great success w/ Electra-Print iron. I believe the quality is second to none, and you get the added bonus of a transformer tutorial when you get Jack Elliano on the phone. If you're not exactly sure what you need, he'll even figure out what's best for your application. Sharp guy, very helpful, and a superb product. I know Las Vegas isn't close to England, but with the pound/dollar ratio what it is, the prices should be very favorable. Good luck w/ your project. Cheers, Crazy Bill

29th October 2007, 07:59 PM	#3
JoshK diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, ON	In the UK, S&B transformers are a local supplier. They are a bit spendy though. Then there is Lundahl (of denmark). James, Hammond, Tango & Tamura are other names that comes to mind (3 of 4 of those are Japanese made).

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Gordy diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	Sowter are in Ipswich. http://www.sowter.co.uk/

29th October 2007, 08:16 PM	#6
JoshK diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, ON	Sorry, knew it was Scandanavia, guess I was mixing it with speaker driver manuf's of note.

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Boris_The_Blade diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007	Edcor will also custom design something for you too, at a cost of an extra 20USD NRE, which is a great deal i think. Nice people to talk with on the phone too.

30th October 2007, 08:08 PM	#10
udonbkk diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	If I am not mistaken, Audio Note is the best UK OPT and one of the world best.

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