Trying out an output transformer

planetjimi · Post by **planetjimi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:12 pm

When trying out a different output transformer do I have to fully install it into the chasis. Or can I just have it laying outside the chasis and hook up the wires.

demonufo · Post by **demonufo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:40 pm

At the very least, you'd want to make sure to ground the chassis of the transformer to the chassis ground. I can't think of a reason not to try it out of the amp, but it may (and probably will) sound different installed in the amp, due to the effects of EMF.

6string · Post by **6string** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:54 pm

You can clip it in with test leads outside the chassis, just be careful with those leads... especially the primaries!