How to identify output transformer wiring

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Offline gsharri

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on: September 03, 2022, 01:54:47 PM
I recently purchased a pair of Paramount 300b amps. I am not sure how the output transformers are wired (4,8, or 16 ohms). Is there a manual or diagram available?
Thanks
Scott


Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 on: September 03, 2022, 06:00:28 PM
Yes, there is a short (one page) document on that transformer. I have attached it in PDF form. It shows the wiring for a 4-8-16 ohm switch using a 2-pole 3-throw switch.

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Reply #2 on: September 03, 2022, 06:29:03 PM
This is the most likely configuration.

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Reply #3 on: September 06, 2022, 08:05:15 AM
Thank you both!
I purchased these from Gig Harbor Audio last week. Erik, there, told me they had been "modified by Paul at the factory" but didn't say when that occurred. Would that be one of you?
Scott


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Reply #4 on: September 06, 2022, 08:35:43 AM
Yes, I changed them to use the 6LU8 after using them for a few years. 

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