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by Yukon Cornelius
Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: DR103 Output Transformer opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 6394

Re: DR103 Output Transformer opinions?

Thanks for the input everyone!

If I end up going with the Merren, I'll report back to let you know how it sounds. I've got a buddy with a 1973 DR103 that is all stock, so we're gonna do some A/B testing once I get mine up and running.
by Yukon Cornelius
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: DR103 Output Transformer opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 6394

Re: DR103 Output Transformer opinions?

Thanks for the response! I did see a lot of people mention that the Heyboer transformer is generally accepted as a good replacement. I'm leaning towards that, since I've used Heyboer in the past with excellent results, but was hoping someone had direct experience with the DR103 OT from Merren that i...
by Yukon Cornelius
Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: DR103 Output Transformer opinions?
Replies: 6
Views: 6394

DR103 Output Transformer opinions?

I just picked up a 1974 Hiwatt DR103 that needs a bit of work, including an output transformer. Anyone have recommendations for modern production transformers that are most similar to the original Partridge iron that was in these amps? I usually go with Heyboer iron on fresh builds, but I saw someon...