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new guy question regarding 125ESE OPT and "Darling" amp

Posted by kellymon (A) on January 6, 2007 at 15:51:09

I'm still kinda new to tube DIY and I'm planning to build my 1st SET, the 3/4 watt Darling using single stage 1626 output tubes.
Most of what I've read in the archives and the net suggests the Hammond 125E or now the 125ESE (designed for single ended) output transformer.
That OPT is rated 15w....I don't understand why a 3/4 amp needs a 15 w opt?
It's not so much a question of cost but of size....
Hammond has much smaller versions, such as the 125BSE rated at 5 watts.....seems like that should be fine.....or am I missing something here?
Any help with this question or suggestions on the Darling in general would be appreciated.
robert

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