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    Post by mijohn Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:38 pm

    edman44 wrote: I was wondering why you chose to have your transformer made in Italy cost of shipping? Thinking I would like a trio for mine if they are better for the amp? lol.
    I guess because he lives in Italy and shipping from the USA was too expensive.

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    Post by jwb474 Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:39 am

    I also like the auto-bias setup. The auto-bias assembly can be bought from Eahard Audio: https://www.erhard-audio.com/AB-Q-ST70-ST120.html.

    A couple of recommendations for using the auto-bias. I would conformal coat both sides of the pwb with Humid-Seal or some other brand. While the circuit spacings are theoretically OK for the voltages, as time goes by and dust accumulates amid humid conditions there is a danger of a flash over especially if the HIV input option is used. Also install the cathode fuse/varistor mod.

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    Post by jonny6336 Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:37 pm

    mijohn wrote:
    edman44 wrote: I was wondering why you chose to have your transformer made in Italy cost of shipping? Thinking I would like a trio for mine if they are better for the amp? lol.
    I guess because he lives in Italy and shipping from the USA was too expensive.


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    Post by jonny6336 Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:37 pm

    hello everyone, after some time, I finally ordered the transformers to complete my realization. I chose the hammond model 1650NA, have any of you ever tried them under your creations?
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    Post by jonny6336 Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:30 pm

    transformers arrived and positioned, they are really huge and well cared for in construction. I can't wait to listen to youNew construction st120 - Page 2 20220213
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    Post by jonny6336 Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:15 pm

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    Post by jonny6336 Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:19 pm

    turned on and made the first testsNew construction st120 - Page 2 Img-2017
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    Post by Roy Mottram Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:22 pm

    BTW, that's an illegal copy of the VTA circuit board, let me know where you got it so I can sue them for $100K

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