Transformers on Special Offer - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Vicboduk · 13th Aug 2010, 1:16 pm

If you're looking for transformers try here; http://www.vvttransformers.co.uk/index.htm as mentioned in this thread; https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=57498.(thanks Herald1360

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This supplier currently has a BOGOF on all transformers! or cheapest one free. This could represent a considerable saving if looking for a couple of big TX's. Usual caveat, I have no connection and I have never used them myself - but I am about to.... The offer lasts until end of August 2010.

g4aaw pete · 13th Aug 2010, 7:06 pm

Interesting range of transformers there....................what a pity, no prices !!!
Thanks for mentioning them.

Vicboduk · 13th Aug 2010, 7:49 pm

Pete, prices are available go to 'Prices and Payments' then 'UK price list'

Vic

brianc · 14th Aug 2010, 4:47 pm

I have bought transformers from this company and they are of very good quality (no connection to company etc., just a satisfied customer).

GrimJosef · 14th Aug 2010, 5:15 pm

Does that include hi-fi output transformers Brian ? These are notoriously difficult to do really well and as a general rule the better they are the more time and trouble they need, which is inevitably expensive. VVT's prices are attractive so I'm wondering if they're "workmanlike" rather than "perfectionist" ? (PM me if you want to speak freely without risking upsetting anyone - I have no connection with VVT either but I'm looking, in the medium term, for an OPT supplier.)

Cheers,

GJ

percival007 · 14th Aug 2010, 9:48 pm

I have no links with this company either apart from also being a satisfied customer.

I have recently purchased a Mains Transformer and two Output Transformers from this company and can verify that the Output Transformers to my ears are very nice indeed.

You're not too far away from me so if you like you could come for a listen you'd be more than welcome.
They are Single Ended Transformers being used with EL33's in a modified Mullard 3-3 circuit. They are actually for the ECL86 but i contacted VVT and was assured the Transformer they make for the ECL86 would work with an EL33 and now running as such i have to say they were right.

I also needed a slightly altered specification for my Mains TX (a beefed up 5V Recifier supply rather than one with a 6.3V tapping) and they did this for me at no extra cost so long as i purchased all three Transformers at one go.

I have to say they were most accomodating and very friendly.

I hope this info helps,

James.

13th Aug 2010, 1:16 pm	#1
Vicboduk Hexode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.W. London, UK. Posts: 416	Transformers on Special Offer If you're looking for transformers try here; http://www.vvttransformers.co.uk/index.htm as mentioned in this thread; https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=57498.(thanks Herald1360 ) This supplier currently has a BOGOF on all transformers! or cheapest one free. This could represent a considerable saving if looking for a couple of big TX's. Usual caveat, I have no connection and I have never used them myself - but I am about to.... The offer lasts until end of August 2010. __________________ It has to be here... I've just put it down! Last edited by Paul Stenning; 14th Aug 2010 at 10:47 am. Reason: Tidying thread

13th Aug 2010, 7:06 pm	#2
g4aaw pete Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birchington Kent, UK. Posts: 596	Re: Transformers on Special Offer Interesting range of transformers there....................what a pity, no prices !!! Thanks for mentioning them.

13th Aug 2010, 7:49 pm	#3
Vicboduk Hexode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.W. London, UK. Posts: 416	Re: Transformers on Special Offer Pete, prices are available go to 'Prices and Payments' then 'UK price list' Vic __________________ It has to be here... I've just put it down! Last edited by Paul Stenning; 14th Aug 2010 at 10:47 am. Reason: Tidying

14th Aug 2010, 4:47 pm	#4
brianc Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burghfield, Reading, Berkshire, UK, Posts: 1,055	Re: Transformers on Special Offer I have bought transformers from this company and they are of very good quality (no connection to company etc., just a satisfied customer).

14th Aug 2010, 5:15 pm	#5
GrimJosef Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,311	Re: Transformers on Special Offer Does that include hi-fi output transformers Brian ? These are notoriously difficult to do really well and as a general rule the better they are the more time and trouble they need, which is inevitably expensive. VVT's prices are attractive so I'm wondering if they're "workmanlike" rather than "perfectionist" ? (PM me if you want to speak freely without risking upsetting anyone - I have no connection with VVT either but I'm looking, in the medium term, for an OPT supplier.) Cheers, GJ

14th Aug 2010, 9:48 pm	#6
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 852	Re: Transformers on Special Offer I have no links with this company either apart from also being a satisfied customer. I have recently purchased a Mains Transformer and two Output Transformers from this company and can verify that the Output Transformers to my ears are very nice indeed. You're not too far away from me so if you like you could come for a listen you'd be more than welcome. They are Single Ended Transformers being used with EL33's in a modified Mullard 3-3 circuit. They are actually for the ECL86 but i contacted VVT and was assured the Transformer they make for the ECL86 would work with an EL33 and now running as such i have to say they were right. I also needed a slightly altered specification for my Mains TX (a beefed up 5V Recifier supply rather than one with a 6.3V tapping) and they did this for me at no extra cost so long as i purchased all three Transformers at one go. I have to say they were most accomodating and very friendly. I hope this info helps, James.