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SE tube output transformers to match 1Pi Speakers [message #91837] Thu, 07 May 2020 00:04 Go to next message
spiggs is currently offline  spiggs
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I am building a Tubelab SSE and looking to the next project which will be a set of speakers. The 1Pi seems to fit the bill however after looking at the impedance graph I am unsure what to choose for output transformers. My initial plan was to go with a pair of Edcor GXSE15-8-5k. However the 1Pi spends a good portion of it's range under 8 ohm dipping down to what looks like 4 ohm at 2 points. Will the 8 ohm transformers drive them ok or should I be looking at a lower output impedance?
Re: SE tube output transformers to match 1Pi Speakers [message #91844 is a reply to message #91837] Thu, 07 May 2020 10:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently online  Wayne Parham
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You can use either the 4Ω or 8Ω tap, whichever sounds best to you. You can use either tap without risk of harm to amp or speakers. I generally prefer to use the 8Ω tap on my tube amps.
Re: SE tube output transformers to match 1Pi Speakers [message #91845 is a reply to message #91844] Thu, 07 May 2020 11:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
spiggs is currently offline  spiggs
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Thanks for the reply Wayne. That model of Edcor only comes with a single tap so I need to choose either 4Ω or 8Ω when I purchase them. My original plan was to get the 8Ω version so I will stick with that.

Can I also get a copy of the plans for the 1Pi? Thanks again.

Re: SE tube output transformers to match 1Pi Speakers [message #91846 is a reply to message #91845] Thu, 07 May 2020 11:33 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently online  Wayne Parham
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Yes, go with 8Ω.

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