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« on: November 03, 2010, 05:02:51 AM »

Hi,
I live in the US and just got a 2550 kit from Nik. Didn't want to spent a ton in shipping so I am now shopping for the trannies locally. On the cheap side but within quality what you you guys recommend for trannies?
 
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Peter
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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2010, 05:00:55 PM »

Hey Peter -
Probably a good place for you to start would be with an email to these guys. I would send them a brief email about what amp you bought, the type of music you play, and a little about yourself as far as skill level, do you gig, do you record, etc. Not a short story, but just some info to give them an idea of your needs.
It sounds like you would be good with a drop in replacement from Hammond or MC. But, whatever...... Do not hesitate to ask them questions. Just because their web-sight does not list a certain tranny does not mean they do not have one. You get the gist.........
Good Luck

http://merrenaudio.com/home

http://www.magneticcomponents.net/AmplifierTransformers.html

http://www.heyboertransformers.com/tubeamps.shtml

http://www.hammondmfg.com/5cindex.htm
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2010, 02:22:21 AM »

Thanks! I think I will go with Classic Tone. In fact that was the only one I had considered now you just added to my decision!

So, will the Classic tone 50W JCM 800 power trannie work with the 2550?
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2010, 05:51:25 AM »

Yes, it will "work", but I do not know how close it is to what Marshall put in the original 2550 (is that what a Jubilee is?) Transformers seem so simple, but they are a pretty complex piece of equipment, with a lot of variables. Maybe get on the Marshall forum and see what those guys have to say about an OT for your amp. Or, like I say, email some of those tranny winders and see if they make a real 2550 transformer
Good Luck
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 07:51:46 PM »

Good to hear!!!!
There are so many options other than Merc Mag. Their prices are silly in my opinion, but they have a lot of advertising to pay for. TDS, Hammond, Edcor, Magnetic Component, Triad, and others. Merc Mag would be my last choice, just based on price alone.
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Good Luck and Enjoy
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