OT choice for Matchless/Vox 15 watt deigns

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Gee
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OT choice for Matchless/Vox 15 watt deigns

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I have built a couple of Vox derived designs such as a Spitfire and a Lightning using generic 18 watt OT's.

Having played about with the reflected impedance of the OT using a 16k tap with an 8 ohm speaker, I found that I prefer the normal 8k tap with 8 ohm speaker.

However, I'm wondering if using a Matchless OT such as one from www.transformerdesignandsupply.com would produce a more Vox like amp. Currently both amps are more in the Marshall camp than in the Vox camp.

Has anyone "upgraded" from am 18 watt OT to a Matchless or Vox OT in a Spitfire or Lightning?
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M Fowler
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Re: OT choice for Matchless/Vox 15 watt deigns

Post by M Fowler »

Bob is a member here and I installed their custom 18w set into a Marshall 18w tremolo head and really like the tone.

The PT was 140mA 290v-0-290v.

Mark
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