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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: hookymonster on November 25, 2012, 09:14:19 am

Title: Output transformer purchase
Post by: hookymonster on November 25, 2012, 09:14:19 am

Hello

I'm getting a parts list together for a amp project and was wondering if the output transformers sold on this website are USA made?

Thanks

Title: Re: Output transformer purchase
Post by: phsyconoodler on November 25, 2012, 06:28:10 pm

I believe they are.Hoffman uses very high quality parts,but you have to get him to confirm that.

Title: Re: Output transformer purchase
Post by: six el six on November 25, 2012, 07:18:11 pm

good question.

Title: Re: Output transformer purchase
Post by: Ed_Chambley on November 27, 2012, 06:08:16 am

Not sure, but I have used a few of them.  The hook-up wires suggest US made as they are slightly larger than the weber transformers I have seen.  I really like Doug's position on them.  Buy them if you want, but they are not returnable.  He is confident in them and I have never heard anyone say anything negative except I did read where someone on another forum said they were noisy.  I have never experienced this as any build can have noise.  It is up to you to get rid of it.

Title: Re: Output transformer purchase
Post by: smackoj on November 27, 2012, 09:34:26 am

I have used Magnetic Components transformers for several projects and do recommend those. They don't sell direct from their factory in Chicago, but they sell through a couple on-line outlets, triodestore.com is one of them.