Hello, World!
Given my current understanding of electronics, I know that the transformer will take the mains (110V/220V) voltage and change it to power the tubes which could work around 450V and also other components that work at lower voltages like 12V. However, I've sometimes read in forums expresions like "massive" or "oversized" transformers.
This comes to mind, as I am considering buying a Peavey Valve King Rolay 8 in order to mod it and turn it into a head and play it through a 12" Vintage 30 that I have in a box project. I read somewhere that someone changed the transformer for a better sound, maybe even to get more headroom. And this is where my confusion comes from.
I thought that the tubes and circuitry shaped the sound of the amp, and that the transformer only provided the needed current.
Could someone explain this to me?
Also, since I have another donor amp (Marshall Valvestate 8040 40W). Could I take this bigger transformer and use it on the peavey if needed?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Walt
Given my current understanding of electronics, I know that the transformer will take the mains (110V/220V) voltage and change it to power the tubes which could work around 450V and also other components that work at lower voltages like 12V. However, I've sometimes read in forums expresions like "massive" or "oversized" transformers.
This comes to mind, as I am considering buying a Peavey Valve King Rolay 8 in order to mod it and turn it into a head and play it through a 12" Vintage 30 that I have in a box project. I read somewhere that someone changed the transformer for a better sound, maybe even to get more headroom. And this is where my confusion comes from.
I thought that the tubes and circuitry shaped the sound of the amp, and that the transformer only provided the needed current.
Could someone explain this to me?
Also, since I have another donor amp (Marshall Valvestate 8040 40W). Could I take this bigger transformer and use it on the peavey if needed?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Walt
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