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Help needed with Sowter output transformers.

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Hey guys, I have two big Sowter output transformers but I'm not sure about the wiring. They are 4k a-a pp 40% tapped transformers with a number 4604 on them. I have searched then internet but can't find anything about them.

The primaries are clear but the secondaries consist of four pairs of black and white wires and four pairs of red and green wires. Both pairs are numbered 1 to 4. I'm not sure how to wire them. I can start measuring impedances but any help would be great!

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In the one that I have, Sowter use 4 identical independent secondaries that you combine to suit the speaker impedance. There’s all the info you need about this on their website. I believe these are really nice transformers, except yours ain’t listed! They have a 4603 from their pro audio line which I think is a 1:1 with multiple windings, perhaps you have something similar but is a custom unit.
 
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May be similar to their standard config.
 

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