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silvertone ot transformers 1482,1484
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 8/29/2005 9:59 AM |
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tim |
silvertone ot transformers 1482,1484 what are the extra taps on the on the ot transformers rated (in ohms)at on these amps? ive tried both and dont hear a difference in volume. i have noticed that the extra ones have a little more presence and breakup a litte earlier. any one know what this would signify? |
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| 8/29/2005 3:12 PM |
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| MBSetzer |
On the 1472 & 1482, the OPT has one common plus a 4ohm and an 8ohm tap. Mine came with an 8ohm speaker so it just used the 8ohm tap. When you drive an 8ohm speaker from the 4ohm tap, you should expect less clean headroom and a change in frequency response. Mike |
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| 8/29/2005 3:43 PM |
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| tim |
it had a 8 ohm original speaker? and is this in a 1482. I ve had three of these and they all had 4ohm speakers stock. they were all made in 1965 or close to it. any idea about the 1484? |
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| 8/31/2005 12:05 AM |
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| Greg Simon | I'd like to know also on the 1484. I've heard some say stock was a 4 ohm tap, with an unused 8 ohm tap inside the amp. But then others have said the unused one was a 2 ohm tap. I have a couple and will be testing them to see for sure once I fix my signal generator, but it may be awhile. In the meantime, maybe someone else will let us know for sure? greg |
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| 8/31/2005 6:36 AM |
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| Rick Adams | I'd like to know for sure about the 1484 too. I have an OT from one of these (I sold the other one) and that extra tap could mean the difference between using it and letting it sit, depending on what it is. |
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