Toroidal output transformers?

[Bluesmechanic]

While peeking around the net I landed on a site that pictured an amplifier using a toroidal output transformer. Anyone have experience with their use?

[Mooreamps]

I've not experienced their use, but I understand why some builders, like Kevin use them. A toroidal transformer has less radiation than a conviential EI core transformer and less mass. I would not use them for stage builds, but I would certain recommend them for any studio equipment.

-g

[Poppatwang]

Have one in my Laney VC30. Been a reliable stage amp for over a decade.
The normal channel is a thing of beauty when cranked.

[zaphod_phil]

There's a good discussion of this topic on - http://www.ax84.com/bbs/dm.php?thread=286754

[Bluesmechanic]

Have one in my Laney VC30. Been a reliable stage amp for over a decade.
The normal channel is a thing of beauty when cranked.

I've heard those VC30's are sweet. Wasn't aware they had a toroidal output transformer. Almost bought the 2 x 12 model a while back. Ended up spending the money on a JCM800 I just had to have. Actually I was waffling between a VC30 or AC30. AC30=China.
VC30=England I believe. Since Gary is talking Studio gear use, they must be low noise.

[Bluesmechanic]

There's a good discussion of this topic on - http://www.ax84.com/bbs/dm.php?thread=286754

Those guys over at ax84 are into it. Thanks for the tip Phil.

[DowdyLama]

I just ordered a Plitron PAT-4143 for my upcoming 36 Watt build.
Stay tuned...

[drgonzo2]

IIRC, toroidal trannys have a different response to core saturation, going from unsaturated to fully saturated in a rapid manner, rather than easing into saturation as EI cores do. Not 100% sure what the effect on the sound would be, but worth bearing in mind...

Cheers...G