W-5M part 54-32, 900vct transformer

[Crenshaw, Jack]

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> From:         Gene A Nailon[SMTP:k5dle at JUNO.COM]
> Reply To:     Gene A Nailon
> Sent:         Tuesday, September 05, 2000 11:11 PM
> To:   HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> Subject:      Re: W-5M part 54-32, 900vct transformer
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> FROM: Gene Nailon  K5DLE  k5dle at juno.com
> Edmond, OK  73034
> 5 Sep. 2000
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> SUBJECT: 73
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> Hello Pat Powers;
>
> I can't help with the transformer you need.  I don't have any idea
> what a W-5M is.  I am going to guess, from your xfmr description,
> it's a 50 Watt HI-FI Amplifier.
>
Actually, the W-5M was a 25-watt amp, using KT-66 output tubes and a
Peerless ultralinear output transformer.  Though Heathkit made later, more
powerful tube amps, the W-5M seems to have a special mystique, and many
folks (including me) think it might be the best amp they ever built.

Jack

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