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My amp is a December '16 build…so I think it has 17.2 watt transformers…or maybe 14…16.5? Not sure how I'd be able to tell.
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#3932
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The temperature of the transformers depends on the output tube and rectifier used. KT88's etc. and a 5AR4 run hot. My triode strapped Inspire runs hot with that combo and it has 20 watt transformers.
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Mine has Gold Lion KT88s and a 5Y3S rectifier as supplied with the amp, and again, I have no idea what wattage my transformers might be…but now that my curiosity has been peaked about this, is there an easy way to tell which transformers were put in this amp? After all, it's a HO.
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#3934
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#3935
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What do you guys think about the 2a3 fire-bottle Dennis has up on eBay right now? Really intriguing to me.
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Thats a beauty. Analog posted a pict earlier here but the 12 on eBay really do it justice. I really like the asymmetry of the layout of these. Also interesting that he has it up for sale as a high bid sale. Cool stuff for sure. |
#3937
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Pretty amp. Not enough power for my needs.
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The 15 or 20 watt question could be answered but I can't seem to post a pic, but a clear pic of the innards of MY amp is among the photos of the most recent Fire Bottle HO posted by Had on Ebay from a couple of weeks ago…so it's there if anyone wishes to look at it…thanks in advance!
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#3939
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Also, is there any risk to these amps in changing to other rectifier types?…such as the suggested swap from a 5Y3S to a 5AR4? I assume not, as various recommendations seem to indicate no cap changes are needed or bias issues exist, but I'm careful with that which I do not understand.
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