Ultimate 70 with Magnequest transformers ?

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dynakid

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Ultimate 70 with Magnequest transformers ?
« on: 4 Dec 2010, 08:13 pm »
There is an Ultimate ST-70 on ebay. Are the transformers really Magnequest ? How can you tell ?
Looks nice. The PA-60 transformer looks larger than stock.Can anyone tell me what these parts might be?

Lefty052347

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Re: Ultimate 70 with Magnequest transformers ?
« Reply #1 on: 4 Dec 2010, 08:37 pm »
The large power transformer could be from Triode.  When I built an Ultravalve for my own use, I used Magnaquest output transformers and a Tiode power transformer.  They look similar.  You end up swinging about 25 volts versus 22 volts with a standard setup.  Approx 40 watts versus 35 watts per channel.

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Dean

rcag_ils

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Re: Ultimate 70 with Magnequest transformers ?
« Reply #2 on: 4 Dec 2010, 11:47 pm »
Magnaquest output transformers for the Dyna 70 are no longer being made last I heard, also they are way too expensive and I wouldn't pay $300 for one transfermer, forget that.