Tube Amp Archive

Yes - 0 is ground. The screws are approx. 2in x 2.5in. slightly larger by 1 or 2 16ths. On the primary side black and brown are connected together as are the white and blue. I am not as much concerned about the $80 as I am about getting another cheap Chinese transformer. I'd like to find a better re...

I am trying to find a replacement power transformer for Kustom "The Defender" 50w 1x12 amp. I can get one from the manufacturer for $80 but would prefer to find a more readily available replacement if at all possible. Made by a chinese manufacturer named NRE, the transformer is 120v, has 4 primary l...

Thanks for the replies. This is good to know for amps in general, however the specific amp in question has no choke (Orange Tiny Terror).

Is there more wear on tubes if the amp is left in standyby mode or shut off and then turned back on? Like if I was gonna take an hour break, is there more wear on tubes if turned off/on or left in standby?

Thanks