WAD Transformer Numbers Help Please

[Richard]

We are seeking to help members with WAD amps who need replacement transformers.

To that end we need a list of the part numbers written on them. Many will be in the format "Dxxxx" often written in gold pen.

Can people please add the WAD amp model and Mains and Output Transformer Numbers to this thread when you're next inside your beasts!

Many thanks,
Richard

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Number List at 3 Oct 2006 (Possible suppliers added. See following posts for possible more info.)

Kit/Kat88
OPTX D8658 Ripley/Grandchain

Kit/Kat2A3 PSE
OPTX = 7525 Morite Winding
Mains = 7473 Morite Winding
Choke = 7474 Morite Winding

PreII
OPTX D8773 Ripley/Grandchain

2A3
Optx - 7525 2A3PSE 2K/8R

300B PP
Optx - 7636 300BPP 6R O/P

K5881
598002 SP Wound Components.

KEL80
OPTX D8456 dimensions 11.0 , 8.9, 6.5 cms Ripley/Grandchain

6550/Kit/Kat34 Choke - Des Nr 7500 Morite

Kit/Kat Optx 6K4/8R - Des Nr 7508 Morite
KiT/Kat 34 Power Tx - Des Nr 7502 Morite

** EDIT 17 APRIL 2007 Also see this thread for possible supplier of old WAD stock at Mike Holmes site. **

[Ianm2]

Hi Richard, that's for the newer supplier, Graham Luscombe isn't it?

Just for info. some of the older amps transformers were supplied by SP wound components?

Just to clarify, hope that's ok.

[NealG]

I am pretty sure that K5881, K5881 MkII, K5881 PSE, Original 300B PP and the K4WSE all had their transformers supplied by SP Wound. I do not believe there are any part number stamped on them.

However, Kit/Kat88 OP TX are stamped D8658.

[NealG]

Kit/Kat2A3 PSE

OPTX = 7525
Mains = 7473
Choke = 7474

Supplied by Morite Winding in Sandy, Beds.

[Ianm2]

just off topic, delete if ness., that 4 watt single ended, Neal, should be quite easy to do a diy, with the popularity of the loftin white, I am slightly suprised this is largely forgotten, shouldn't be dear to build, may even have a go myself.

[Mike G]

Hi,

I've just sold a couple of the driver transformers for a PreII, as went over to CF! They were both marked "D8773" in gold pen, if that's any help!

Mike.

[prince of darkness]

Originally Posted by Ianm2

just off topic, delete if ness., that 4 watt single ended, Neal, should be quite easy to do a diy, with the popularity of the loftin white, I am slightly suprised this is largely forgotten, shouldn't be dear to build, may even have a go myself.

Just checked a Hi-Fi World from 95, The 4W single ended then cost £385. At the time K5881 cost £395, K5881PSE £650 and 300B £850 (without valves).

[Greg.]

Hi Neal,

I've not looked inside 2A3PSE yet but are your Tx part numbers exactly what WAD used and is the manufacturer who they used? Not wanting to be pedantic, but I'm not sure if any of this correlates to your own 2A3 amp. Also slightly confused because WAD never offered a KaT version. It was me and possibly a few others that used a face plate from an alternative amp to convert the intergrated design to a power amplifier. Just wanting to be thorough

Best wishes,

Greg

[NealG]

Part numbers are correct Greg, just read them! The numbering and labling are the same as Morite use.

May have the Kat bit wrong though!

[colin.hepburn]

Hi All
Still on the chase for that Wad HD83 Headphone Amp Mains Transformer
D number Dxxxxxx
Cheers
Colin