04-15-2026, 06:09 PM
Thanks to Rod, I've got a replacement transformer.
Before I do anything else, I wanted to share my plan of attack and see if I'm on the correct path, way off course, etc.
- Replace the power cord with polarized cord, inline fuse on hotline wired to the switch (done)
- Check tube heaters for shorts (done, actually ordered some backups from findatube.com per Rod's recommendation)
- Test speaker resistance (done)
- Will replace the 0.01uF caps in the bakelite with safety caps
- Replace the electrolytics
- Visual inspection to replace other obvious issues (cracked wires, other caps, bizarre frankenstein repairs
- Connect replacement transformer
- Power up through Variac
Appreciate all you all's expertise and input.
Before I do anything else, I wanted to share my plan of attack and see if I'm on the correct path, way off course, etc.
- Replace the power cord with polarized cord, inline fuse on hotline wired to the switch (done)
- Check tube heaters for shorts (done, actually ordered some backups from findatube.com per Rod's recommendation)
- Test speaker resistance (done)
- Will replace the 0.01uF caps in the bakelite with safety caps
- Replace the electrolytics
- Visual inspection to replace other obvious issues (cracked wires, other caps, bizarre frankenstein repairs
- Connect replacement transformer
- Power up through Variac
Appreciate all you all's expertise and input.




