Sourcing OPTs in Australia

astrodog · 7th March 2009, 10:59 AM

I'm going to build a Simple SE soon (if George has my order), and am planning components.

Aussies - where to you generally source transformers, the only supplier I have found (evatco) has Hammonds only (which I may go for yet anyway) - are there any others I should be looking for???

TIA

rcdaniel · 7th March 2009, 12:35 PM

I have not used any of these, but thisis what I have gathered over the past year or so:

Southern Electronic Services: (03) 9706 4202 http://www.southernelectronicservice...ansformers.htm I have read reports that these are a little 'better' than Lundahl, but I'd not put too much stock in that beyond thinking they are prob better than decent.

Russ (has bought the well regarded Lancroft designs) email address : lingo at optusnet dot com dot au. phone # 03 9580 4445

I still lament not having bought from Black Art Audio when they were up and running - amongst the 'best' available at any price.

I could also be tempted to purchase from OS, though exchange rates are the killer for us the moment.

Cheers

DigitalJunkie · 7th March 2009, 02:02 PM

Give Patrick Turner a call:
http://www.turneraudio.com.au/

DrewP · 7th March 2009, 07:40 PM

x2. Pat Turner will definitely be able to sort you out. He's the most fastidious tranny winder I know of.

astrodog · 7th March 2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks guys - will follow these up.....

Drewaudio · 7th March 2009, 11:37 PM

I'm in New Zealand and I've tried a few different PP and SE transformers from the lower end of the price band (Transcendar, Hammond, recycled, etc).

The best transformers I've used to date were from Electraprint. My most recent purchase was a pair of 20w pp. The manufactur's claimed frequency response was (-1 dB) 10Hz to 26KHz but in an EL84 amp putting out about 12w I measured (-0.5 dB) 10Hz to 75KHz. The square wave output was stunningly good too.

Total cost for the Electraprints was $300USD including freight which I think is great value (I admit I purchased them before the exchange rate crapped out)...

Kind Regards
Andrew

tubelab.com · 7th March 2009, 11:46 PM

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I'm going to build a Simple SE soon (if George has my order),

I sent it out last Tuesday.

chrish · 8th March 2009, 12:05 AM

Depending on what quality you are after, Edcor, even with freight and exchange rate are very good. The Hammonds you can get from the Australian distributor are grossly over-priced. There has been a bit of talk lately about the quality of the Hammond power transformers lately too (not good).

Edcor make a power transformer that is suitable for the Simple SE (same spec as the Hammond 374BX) Edcor XPWR059. I think it would be about $100 US shipped, about $100 AUD cheaper than the Hammond from the Ausy source listed above.

People have had good success with Edcor output transformers too. Plenty of Simple SE build on this forum listing results...

Cheers,

Chris

astrodog · 8th March 2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tubelab.com

I sent it out last Tuesday.

I'd better get cracking on sourcing some parts then!

Brett · 8th March 2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rcdaniel
I still lament not having bought from Black Art Audio when they were up and running - amongst the 'best' available at any price.

Lucas is still in business and winding iron.

There will apparently be a new website up soonish, and I believe he is very busy with his 'day' work and a recent move in residence.

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astrodog diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Sourcing OPTs in Australia I'm going to build a Simple SE soon (if George has my order), and am planning components. Aussies - where to you generally source transformers, the only supplier I have found (evatco) has Hammonds only (which I may go for yet anyway) - are there any others I should be looking for??? TIA

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7th March 2009, 12:35 PM	#2
rcdaniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: BrisVegas	I have not used any of these, but thisis what I have gathered over the past year or so: Southern Electronic Services: (03) 9706 4202 http://www.southernelectronicservice...ansformers.htm I have read reports that these are a little 'better' than Lundahl, but I'd not put too much stock in that beyond thinking they are prob better than decent. Russ (has bought the well regarded Lancroft designs) email address : lingo at optusnet dot com dot au. phone # 03 9580 4445 I still lament not having bought from Black Art Audio when they were up and running - amongst the 'best' available at any price. I could also be tempted to purchase from OS, though exchange rates are the killer for us the moment. Cheers

7th March 2009, 02:02 PM	#3
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon Blog Entries: 4	Give Patrick Turner a call: http://www.turneraudio.com.au/

7th March 2009, 07:40 PM	#4
DrewP diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia	x2. Pat Turner will definitely be able to sort you out. He's the most fastidious tranny winder I know of.

7th March 2009, 08:55 PM	#5
astrodog diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Thanks guys - will follow these up.....

7th March 2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Drewaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Zealand	I'm in New Zealand and I've tried a few different PP and SE transformers from the lower end of the price band (Transcendar, Hammond, recycled, etc). The best transformers I've used to date were from Electraprint. My most recent purchase was a pair of 20w pp. The manufactur's claimed frequency response was (-1 dB) 10Hz to 26KHz but in an EL84 amp putting out about 12w I measured (-0.5 dB) 10Hz to 75KHz. The square wave output was stunningly good too. Total cost for the Electraprints was $300USD including freight which I think is great value (I admit I purchased them before the exchange rate crapped out)... Kind Regards Andrew

8th March 2009, 12:05 AM	#8
chrish diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney	Depending on what quality you are after, Edcor, even with freight and exchange rate are very good. The Hammonds you can get from the Australian distributor are grossly over-priced. There has been a bit of talk lately about the quality of the Hammond power transformers lately too (not good). Edcor make a power transformer that is suitable for the Simple SE (same spec as the Hammond 374BX) Edcor XPWR059. I think it would be about $100 US shipped, about $100 AUD cheaper than the Hammond from the Ausy source listed above. People have had good success with Edcor output transformers too. Plenty of Simple SE build on this forum listing results... Cheers, Chris

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