Philharmonic pedestal output transformer

[John Chidgey]

Hello,

Has anyone found a suitable output transformer for the Philharmonic pedestal speaker? Thanks

John

[Jonathan Tipton]

Hi John, yes, there is an available transformer on the market that fits perfect in the original chrome can. It’s a Lundahl 1660S/ P-P. My Audio output transformer was burned out in my Philharmonic and it works perfect. The manufacturer is in Sweden and supplies audio transformers to the audiophile market. If you want more info and pictures email me [e-mail]

[Jonathan Tipton]

Sorry forgot about the one inside the speaker. The above will work for the one on the chassis.

[Scott Seickel]

This is an old post, but just for the record: 

Antek toroid, 120/120 to 12/12V. 10:1 ratio for 100:1 impedance. Series the secondaries for 40 Ohms.  Series the primary for the center tap.   This one works  very well: https://www.antekinc.com/an-0225-25va-25v-transformer/  Unfortunately, they are out of stock.   I have used it before and sound was as good as factory best my ears could tell.

Some people will tell you that a torroid is no good for an output transformer, but that is not true.  You are looking at about 320 Henries for the primary which will give excellent low frequency response up to saturation at about 50 watts.  Torroid transformers have very good coupling so high frequency response is excellent also. 

[Norman S Braithwaite]

So long as you have balanced DC current, there is no problem using a toroid output transformer.  Unbalanced  DC current will quickly saturate the core so you will want to avoid use of tubes in a manner producing unbalanced DC current.  Use of a matched quad or two matched pairs of output tubes is not necessary but avoid two low emissions tubes on one side and two high emission tubes on the other.

Norman