Paramour 1 Troubleshooting

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Offline elcraigo

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Reply #30 on: March 18, 2012, 11:48:52 AM
If Doc doesn't have a solution, I can help you out with used Paramour I power transformers. They are the 1st version of the power transformer, with colored wires coming out of the transformer. just send me a PM


Craig Lewis (elcraigo is a nickname a good friend who grew up in Mexico gave me)


Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #31 on: March 18, 2012, 06:42:58 PM
We haven't used the Hammond for years; it was replaced with a custom Bottlehead. We'll get you working, there are at least three alternatives, but it's a little complicated - I'll post more later this week when I'm back in town.

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Reply #32 on: March 19, 2012, 03:48:11 AM
Thanks, much appreciated



Offline jeff g

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Reply #33 on: March 29, 2012, 07:01:47 AM
Paul - Just wondering if you've had a chance to look into replacement transformers?   thanks



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Reply #34 on: March 29, 2012, 11:55:20 AM
Sorry, my last post was out of sequence - I missed some earlier ones while on vacation.

If elcraigo has a spare (must have been a replacement or upgrade at some time?) that would be the easiest. I'm prett sure Doc B doesn't have any, but my parts stash is so disorganized, there may be one in there somewhere. I'll look around too. Since it would be identical to the originl, there is no need to change the good amp.

The second option is to make a special order for the PT-2, our most recent Paramour transformer. It's out of production but we can still order small quantities. This would require some re-wiring and a different high-voltage supply - fullwave bridge vs. center-tapped in the Hammond. It's different enough that I would recommend changing both transformers, though that's not strictly necessary. It's not very complicated but we have not written down instructions for this.

The third option would be an experimental use of the PT-7 with DC filament supply - I don't recommend it because I have not tried it yet, and it's a major re-wiring.

Paul Joppa


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Reply #35 on: March 30, 2012, 08:22:15 AM
Thanks Paul.  Sounds like elcraigo might be my best bet, but please let me know if you find one in your stash. 



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Reply #36 on: March 31, 2012, 03:36:33 AM
The spare power transformers I have are from the first version of Paramour I. circa late 2000 to early 2001.
They are the Hammond's.
They were removed to upgrade to the PT-2 power transformers so I could convert the amp to a SR-45.
Ping me if you want one or both of them.

Yes - the amps still work great 12 years latter

Craig Lewis (elcraigo is a nickname a good friend who grew up in Mexico gave me)