Are there D-Lite transformers still available? If not can someone recommend alternatives?
Sincerely,
Steve
D-Lite 22 Transformers
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Re: D-Lite 22 Transformers
Yes, they're available. Check out the "For Sale" page, link in there.
Re: D-Lite 22 Transformers
If Brownnote doesn't have any, the original D'lite was designed around the Fender Vibrolux Power transformer. For an output, try one of the 18 watt Marshall clone transformers as made by Heyboer and sold by GDS and others. For a 2x6V6 D'lite, shoot for 8K primary to 4,8,16 ohm secondary.
Hope this helps...
tubetek
Hope this helps...
tubetek
Alternative Transformers
Tubetek,
Thanks for the suggestion (Bob-I as well)
I'm going with a couple of Hammond's... (for economy's sake)
Hammond 1620 for OT (6,600 ohm Pri. 4, ,8, 16 sec)
Hammond Fender Replacement P-TF22798
Should I plan on making any component adjustments for the 1620 since it doesn't have the 8k primary?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks for the suggestion (Bob-I as well)
I'm going with a couple of Hammond's... (for economy's sake)
Hammond 1620 for OT (6,600 ohm Pri. 4, ,8, 16 sec)
Hammond Fender Replacement P-TF22798
Should I plan on making any component adjustments for the 1620 since it doesn't have the 8k primary?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
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transformer question
Hello - not trying to hijack thread but I've got almost exactly the same question. I've got a Ceriatone Express Output Tranny I was hoping to use in a D'Lite 44 build. It's got dual dual primaries which I've read can be mounted to a switch to go between tube types. This iron has reb/blue/brown and black/pink wires on primary which I expect is to match EL34 (5.2K tap)or 6V6 (6.6K) tubes on Express build - can anyone confirm this? There are no markings but resistance on DMM seems to match this ratio.
So will this trafo be a good match for 6L6/6V6 tubes in D'lite 44 and will I have to change any components to make up for slight impedance mismatch?
Any help greatly appreciated.
So will this trafo be a good match for 6L6/6V6 tubes in D'lite 44 and will I have to change any components to make up for slight impedance mismatch?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Re: Alternative Transformers
I can't recommend Hammond for the OT soundwise! They're high quality of course, but they don't have any distinctive or interestingly sound character!sst4270 wrote:I'm going with a couple of Hammond's... (for economy's sake)
Hammond 1620 for OT (6,600 ohm Pri. 4, ,8, 16 sec)
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Re: D-Lite 22 Transformers
sst470:
Glen Burnie, eh? I grew up in Oxon Hill (PG County) just outside South Capitol Street SE!!!! Small world!
As to the 1620, I'm sure that it will work fine with the stock-value components.
If you already own one, use it and see if you like it. IMO, however, the OT is the most important single component and the last place to compromise to save a few bucks.
tubetek
Glen Burnie, eh? I grew up in Oxon Hill (PG County) just outside South Capitol Street SE!!!! Small world!
As to the 1620, I'm sure that it will work fine with the stock-value components.
If you already own one, use it and see if you like it. IMO, however, the OT is the most important single component and the last place to compromise to save a few bucks.
tubetek
Alternative Transformers
Thanks for the replies... I've ordered an 18 Watt OT from MojoTone. I figure I'll try'em both and see which one I like better.
-Steve
-Steve