I'm building my first #183. Just curious, what do you guys recommend for PT and OT transformers for #183 for a 100W version? I know Mercury has some designed for this amp, but maybe too spendy for me. I've used Heyboer via Allen Amps in the past - just not sure if they have the right transformers on Allen's site. I have an account with CE Distribution and they just happen to be about 8 miles from my house so if I can get something through them (Hammond or Fender/Marshall drop-in replacement), skipping the shipping cost would be nice.
Anyhow, would be curious to know what you've used, and what you might recommend.
Humbly,
Mark.
"...there are flying v's and then there are the ones shaped like peanuts..." - my son at age 9
There's nothing too magic about #183 transformers, Magic Parts (Pacific at the time) generic stock Fender Twin PT and 100W Marshall replacement iron. I used Heyboer irons, a custom Twin PT and a Dagnall C1998 clone OT.
ToneMerc wrote:There's nothing too magic about #183 transformers, Magic Parts (Pacific at the time) generic stock Fender Twin PT and 100W Marshall replacement iron. I used Heyboer irons, a custom Twin PT and a Dagnall C1998 clone OT.
TM
Thanks, ToneMerc.
Looks like the Dagnall clone OT would be 100W and have a 1.7k primary, then, similar to a Marshall Plexi output transformer?
Mark.
"...there are flying v's and then there are the ones shaped like peanuts..." - my son at age 9
markmalin wrote:
Thanks, ToneMerc.
Looks like the Dagnall clone OT would be 100W and have a 1.7k primary, then, similar to a Marshall Plexi output transformer?
Mark.
Yes, the Dagnall C1998 and Drake 1202-132 were 100W Plexi OT's.
I'm wondering whether to order a Heyboer Twin PT from Mojo on the assumption that the heater winding is stout enough to use with EL34s. Does anyone out there think that's a bad idea, or will it handle the extra heater current without trouble?
I got a used C1998 (I think it's Chinese) from a non-vintage Marshall. The Marshall crowd doesn't speak highly of them but it was too cheap to pass up. If I ever finish the amp, hopefully I'll find out that they're wrong...
Chris333 wrote:I'm wondering whether to order a Heyboer Twin PT from Mojo on the assumption that the heater winding is stout enough to use with EL34s. Does anyone out there think that's a bad idea, or will it handle the extra heater current without trouble?
Given what I know about those you most likely will be ok. FWIW, the real #183 used a generic stock Fender Twin replacement PT.
so if I can get something through them (Hammond or Fender/Marshall drop-in replacement), skipping the shipping cost would be nice. 
