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Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« on: October 28, 2023, 12:24:54 pm »
I don't know why I keep re-thinking this, other than that I don't use chokes too often. Any opinions on orientation? Thanks.

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Re: Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2023, 12:46:37 pm »
I don't know why I keep re-thinking this, other than that I don't use chokes too often. Any opinions on orientation? Thanks.

That looks pretty typical to me, maybe even spaced a little further apart than typical...?

On occasion, I have had that nagging doubt myself & did the headphone test so I could be sure & move on.


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Re: Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2023, 12:52:10 pm »
Thank you! I think I'll try that trick before I start drilling holes.

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Re: Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2023, 01:02:37 pm »
I don't know why I keep re-thinking this, other than that I don't use chokes too often. Any opinions on orientation? Thanks.
It would be helpful to see where the tubes will be.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2023, 01:31:29 pm »
Thanks Sluckey.

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Re: Sanity check: Transformer orientation
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2023, 01:34:06 pm »
How does this look with respect to tranformer placement/orientation, adjacent to the tubes? A commenter had asked for a photo. Thanks!

 


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