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Re: BIG O.T./Peerless !

6/12/2000 7:20 PM
andyfuchs	Re: BIG O.T./Peerless ! That output tranny in the picture is likely a Peerless. They were used by Eico, Heathkit and others in the Hi-Fi Days. Keep in mind, it being potted, the actual core and windings are 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot, and the balance is potting tar. There are also some Eicos that used Acrosound iron (precursor to Dynaco) that were ecellent as well. I rebuilt some early Woodside, N.Y. built Ampegs that used Peerless and/or Acro outputs and they were and (are) excellent quality iron. Likely a little cleaner than many guitarists might like. The choice of core materials in guitar vs audio tranny's tends to lean more towards easier saturation. This info was offered to me by Mike LaFevre at Magnequest, who makes trannys for (amongst others) Allesandro.

6/12/2000 7:20 PM

andyfuchs

Re: BIG O.T./Peerless !

That output tranny in the picture is likely a Peerless. They were used by Eico, Heathkit and others in the Hi-Fi Days. Keep in mind, it being potted, the actual core and windings are 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot, and the balance is potting tar. There are also some Eicos that used Acrosound iron (precursor to Dynaco) that were ecellent as well. I rebuilt some early Woodside, N.Y. built Ampegs that used Peerless and/or Acro outputs and they were and (are) excellent quality iron. Likely a little cleaner than many guitarists might like. The choice of core materials in guitar vs audio tranny's tends to lean more towards easier saturation. This info was offered to me by Mike LaFevre at Magnequest, who makes trannys for (amongst others) Allesandro.

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Peter S I've used some old Peerless transfo... -- 6/12/2000 10:46 PM