From: pfjw@aol.com   
      
   On Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 2:33:49 PM UTC-4, ad4k...@msn.com wrote:   
      
   > New guy.  Desperate for help.   
   > The post about restoring the Sherwood S-5000 caught my eye.   
   > I sure would like to do that, but....   
   > My poor amp has a blown power transformer.   
   > Any ideas on a replacement?   
      
   It would be helpful to know the make/model/condition of your amp. And what   
   specific part of the PT that is blown, if known. For instance, if the primary   
   winding is bad, then it is pretty much hopeless, as with the B+ winding(s).   
   But if it is a filament    
   winding (6.3V or 5V) you may be able to install a separate filament   
   transformer.    
      
   If you have any of several Dynaco products, OEM replacements are still being   
   made, less so for other brands, but still out there.    
      
   And, of course, are the usual transformer builders such as Hammond and others   
   that have both a range of replacement transformers and will even make one for   
   you at a reasonable price, especially if it is already templated.    
      
   Lastly, there are transformer rewinders out there that do a fairly credible   
   job with units that may not be otherwise available. Just look up "Transformer   
   Rewinding Service" and take your pick.    
      
   Best of luck with it.   
      
   Peter Wieck   
   Melrose Park, PA   
      
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