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Output transformer for Philco 39-17
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05-16-2016, 10:47 AM
Most tabletop tube radios of that vintage are not very fussy about exact impedance matches, no harm in trying something similar you may have on hand. Exception is for "portables" which have such low output that a severe mismatch reduces volume significantly. At least that's been my experience.
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Output transformer for Philco 39-17 - by Sourbone - 05-05-2016, 10:53 AM
RE: Output transformer for Philco 39-17 - by codefox1 - 05-16-2016, 10:47 AM



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