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Old 5th Dec 2006, 5:30 pm   #5
stuartm
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Default Re: Pye Mozart Stereo Amplifier Repair.

Thanks Guys.

Trevor - I said that I would "bin it" with tongue in cheek - however, as a (recent) pensioner I am not sure that I could afford to have it repaired if the fault is as serious as Lee suggests.

Lee - yes this is the amp with a single EL34 in each output circuit. A few questions for you:
1. If an EL34 has developed an internal short can this be detected statically (e.g. with a simple multi-meter) or would it have to be checked on a valve tester?
2. If the transformers have suffered, again can these be checked statically? I guess that the mains transformer can be checked with all secondary circuits disconnected, but would this show up a shorted turn?
3. If I really have "lost" the transformers do you know of anyone who can do rewinds on vintage kit?

I really would like to get this amp back up and running in place of the transistorised box that I am having to use, but possible repair costs scare me!

Regards Stuart
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