Edcor

I was looking at the new power transformer from Edcor for the latest project today. This is the one I talked about in my posts Failings of Memory and Weirdness with Edcor Order. I noticed a change in the new transformer. However this change I consider an upgrade.

There was one thing about my Edcor delivery today which surprised me a bit.

Do you ever do a bunch of work on something and then completely forget about it? And it’s only when something else happens that you then remember what you were doing? Well, that’s what happened to me today.

Remember when I said that you can’t always get what you want? Well, it turns out you can. At least in this case. Especially if you are willing to shift some priorities.

Lately I’ve been looking at a revised amplifier design based on the Marblewood project. The intent of the redesign effort is threefold. First, a different and more widely available rectifier tube. Second, an improved, if slightly more complicated, power supply design. And third, some potential improvement in the low frequency response. As it turns out, you can’t always get what you want. But also, two out of three ain’t bad.

There is truly nothing like the smell of a freshly wound transformer.

So I’ve had an experience recently that surprised me a little. And I’m wondering if this is what other people are experiencing.

I just got a notification from Edcor. The power transformer I ordered for the 6L6/KT88 SE-UL Amplifier on the 2nd of May (just 9 days ago) shipped today! I thought I was going to have a lot more time to get the spalted alder chassis into shape.

One simple sight that really gets me excited is to see that very heavy box sitting on the front porch. Today, the output transformers for the 6AS7 SET amp arrived from Edcor.