Ampeg SVT 3 Pro Transformer Change and General Service!

DSC_7752Gut shot..  Tubes all tested good but a few of them "worn"  But Transformer is getting hot due to a HT winding issueGut shot.. Tubes all tested good but a few of them “worn” But Transformer is getting hot due to a HT winding issuePre new transformer installation photo to be able to check correct connections made ;-)Pre new transformer installation photo to be able to check correct connections made 😉Main connect pulled outMain connect pulled outNew transformer sat on the old one... wires too long and no connectors.. some work to do.New transformer sat on the old one… wires too long and no connectors.. some work to do.AC output wires with connects to connect new transformerAC output wires with connects to connect new transformerNew Transformer all ready to installNew Transformer all ready to installAll in and wires tidiedAll in and wires tidiedReady to put the lid on after testing, sounding sweet!Ready to put the lid on after testing, sounding sweet! Ampeg SVT 3 Pro (tube solidstate hybrid bass amp) in not working getting very hot… Tubes a but worn but that is not the issue. The power transformer is getting real hot and sizzling.. oops. I have heard of these amps doing this an issue with the HT windings on some oft he transformers produced for Ampeg. Replacement transformer required. These are expensive Torroidal transformers but cheaper than a new amplifier! (even second hand). Pictures show the work required

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