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  • Current draw of a reverb transformer?

    Does a reverb transformer have a current draw requirement like a tube does?

    I ask because I'm wondering about putting a reverb circuit in a project using the existing transformers I have. I don't know the specs on the PT, it comes from an old Heathkit mono audio amp. The original Heathkit circuit is two 6EU7s, one 12AU7, two 7591s and a 5AR4 recto.

    I'm planning to drop the second 6EU7 from the preamp circuit to put to use as a one-tube reverb circuit using a 12DW7. How do I figure in the requirements for the reverb transformer?

  • #2
    Originally posted by CitizenCain View Post
    Does a reverb transformer have a current draw requirement like a tube does?
    yep they sure do - but if you are running a pre-amp tube off them it doesn't matter because the current draw is about 10mA max for a parallel 12AT7 anyhow, and that is about the heaviest current draw for any sort of pre-amp tube


    Originally posted by CitizenCain View Post
    I'm planning to drop the second 6EU7 from the preamp circuit to put to use as a one-tube reverb circuit using a 12DW7. How do I figure in the requirements for the reverb transformer?
    A typical fender BF RT will handle that easily.
    Building a better world (one tube amp at a time)

    "I have never had to invoke a formula to fight oscillation in a guitar amp."- Enzo

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      Great, thanks a lot tubeswell!

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