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WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
Hoping for some advice here. I have a pair of WAD Kel 80 monoblocks and one of the output transformers has gone. The guys at world -designs can't seem to source a replacement so not sure what to use. Would something similar such as this work?
http://homepages.tcp.co.uk/~sowter/specs/u059.htm Would I have to replace both transformers or modify the amps at all? Anyone else found a solution to this problem? Can't afford to buy a replacement of equivalent quality and really don't want to discard what are a good pair of amps. |
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Re: WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
have you seen the sticky thread at the top of this section?
http://www.world-designs.co.uk/forum...read.php?t=343 Are there any numbers on the TX (underneath)? Hopefully we can identify who wound it and ask them to make a new one. It's been done before... |
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Re: WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
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Re: WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
I have finally managed to get the transformer number off the guy who is supposed to be repairing the amp.
The type number id D8456 is typed on the bottom of the transformer . The dimensions of the core are 11.0 , 8.9, 6.5 cms. If this provide any guidance then any advice would appreciated. Regards, Markus |
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Re: WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
Hi Markus
That one was almost certainly done by who are are now known as Grandchain. This quote from the transformer thread linked to at the top of this thread; Quote:
Please let us know how you get on or if you have no joy. Rich |
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Re: WAD KEL80 Output Transformer Replacement
I contacted Grand Chain and they can supply a replacement transformer so thanks for your help!
Regards, Markus |
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