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Biggles · 19th Oct 2006, 3:19 pm

I've used a normal mains transformer as an single ended output transformer in a home built set when I had nothing else suitable. The output stage was for a DL96 so the standing quiescent current was very low and probably wasn't enough to saturate the core. It worked ok but the sound was a bit "woolly" compared to the proper replacement transformer I bought from Isoplethics.
Worth a bit of experimenting though. Adi?

Biggles.

19th Oct 2006, 3:19 pm	#4
Biggles Rest in Peace Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hexham, Northumberland, UK. Posts: 2,234	Re: Toroids as O/P trannies I've used a normal mains transformer as an single ended output transformer in a home built set when I had nothing else suitable. The output stage was for a DL96 so the standing quiescent current was very low and probably wasn't enough to saturate the core. It worked ok but the sound was a bit "woolly" compared to the proper replacement transformer I bought from Isoplethics. Worth a bit of experimenting though. Adi? Biggles.