Just bought a working SWTPC 215/a Stereo Amp
Looks like two of the Tiger .01 amps put into the same housing with 2 meters on the front.
I read somewhere that the front end was the same with only one pair of output transistors.
I cannot find the specific manual/schematic for the 215/a to confirm this.
Does anyone have a link to an online source?
Or could anyone scan and email it - I'd be happy to cover a nominal cost
Thanks
Michael
Looks like two of the Tiger .01 amps put into the same housing with 2 meters on the front.
I read somewhere that the front end was the same with only one pair of output transistors.
I cannot find the specific manual/schematic for the 215/a to confirm this.
Does anyone have a link to an online source?
Or could anyone scan and email it - I'd be happy to cover a nominal cost
Thanks
Michael
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Thanks for the replies, I had found some of these - every 215 query I made got back to the 01 or "Universal" article. The video was great and it showed the main differences between the 215 amp and the 01 amp.
1 - the 215 used 220 "plastic" outputs instead of the T03's since it was rated for 1/2 the power of the 01. They appear to connect via an edge connector directly to the board.
2 - the main circuit board, while using the same circuit as the 01, appears to be different. Especially the driver transistors which are not the 40409/40410 pair with integral heatsinks.
3 - the connections to the boards are different using two "molex" type, one for the power/ground connection and another looks like the output transistors connect.
See the attached photo - the board really looks different
It would just be easier to have the schematic and board layout to check the unit out but I can't find anything but the Catalog page for the 215 Stereo amp.
Michael
1 - the 215 used 220 "plastic" outputs instead of the T03's since it was rated for 1/2 the power of the 01. They appear to connect via an edge connector directly to the board.
2 - the main circuit board, while using the same circuit as the 01, appears to be different. Especially the driver transistors which are not the 40409/40410 pair with integral heatsinks.
3 - the connections to the boards are different using two "molex" type, one for the power/ground connection and another looks like the output transistors connect.
See the attached photo - the board really looks different
It would just be easier to have the schematic and board layout to check the unit out but I can't find anything but the Catalog page for the 215 Stereo amp.
Michael
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Hi, Michael:
I saw your post late last night, and I have what you need! I was a big fan of SWTPC kits back in the day, and built several of them, so the build plans packages for them - including the 215/A are all on file. I will dig it out and scan it for you, hopefully tonight if the day goes not too badly. Where are you located? (You can send me your email via private message if you prefer not to post it here.)
Cheers,
Wilf
I saw your post late last night, and I have what you need! I was a big fan of SWTPC kits back in the day, and built several of them, so the build plans packages for them - including the 215/A are all on file. I will dig it out and scan it for you, hopefully tonight if the day goes not too badly. Where are you located? (You can send me your email via private message if you prefer not to post it here.)
Cheers,
Wilf
I still use a 215 as my lab power amp for speaker testing. All original stock... It still works great.