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Output Transformer Impedence ?

2/10/2005 9:38 PM
Tracy	Output Transformer Impedence ? Hi I have an original 1959 5E3 deluxe . it was handed down to me from my father. at some point in time the output transformer blew and he bought a replacement from allied radio. The transformer says 10K primary, with a 2,4,8 ohm speaker taps. My question is how does the primary impedence change with differing speaker loads. I am running a 16 ohm speaker at the moment hooked to the 8 ohm load, does that mean the reflected primary impedence is now 20 K ohms, to the power tubes? Tracy

2/10/2005 9:38 PM

Tracy

Output Transformer Impedence ?

Hi
I have an original 1959 5E3 deluxe . it was handed down to me from my father. at some point in time the output transformer blew and he bought a replacement from allied radio. The transformer says 10K primary, with a 2,4,8 ohm speaker taps. My question is how does the primary impedence change with differing speaker loads. I am running a 16 ohm speaker at the moment hooked to the 8 ohm load, does that mean the reflected primary impedence is now 20 K ohms, to the power tubes?

Tracy

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Bruce /Mission Amps [QUOTE]I am running a 16 ohm speake... -- 2/11/2005 1:26 AM