Toroidal output transformers?
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Toroidal output transformers?
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?
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There's a good discussion of this topic on - http://www.ax84.com/bbs/dm.php?thread=286754
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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.Poppatwang wrote: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.
VC30=England I believe. Since Gary is talking Studio gear use, they must be low noise.
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Those guys over at ax84 are into it. Thanks for the tip Phil.zaphod_phil wrote:There's a good discussion of this topic on - http://www.ax84.com/bbs/dm.php?thread=286754
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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
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