Triad HS- series transformers

Molybdenum is in ample supply, and cheaper than Tungsten, and widely used in metallurgy.

What may not be happening: the specialized processors making transformer sheet may not be interested in teeny orders of odd alloys.

An update on this.

Saw a couple of pictures online of an HS-52 that I've never seen before with an address of Perris, CA displayed on the unit.

So I reached out to them via email and asked if this means they are reissuing these again and got this reply today:

"Thanks for your interest in Triad. Yes, we are manufacturing these again based on the original designs and materials. The initial parts that we produced have been very well received.

We are in the process of releasing the parts to our distribution channels. This should happen within the next 3-4 weeks. Can you let us know where you are located, so I can connect you with the correct sales person?"

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Seems very promising. Thinking it may be cool for us to reach out to them and show them support? There's a general email form available here:

https://info.triadmagnetics.com/lp-contact-us
Thanks,
Chris

Did they ever do these again? Is it possible to have a couple HS29 manufactured by request?

According to there website they are making the 'J' series.

https://catalog.triadmagnetics.com/viewitems/audio-transformers/j-series-audio-transformers
I haven't tried to contact them for information but at least it's on their website.

Nothing about the 'HS' series.

The HS-52 samples on ebay are listed at $717 a piece, it's a bit crazy really

dreamix said:

Did they ever do these again? Is it possible to have a couple HS29 manufactured by request?

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Contact them. There's a link in my last post.

noizetoys said:

According to there website they are making the 'J' series.

https://catalog.triadmagnetics.com/viewitems/audio-transformers/j-series-audio-transformers

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Cool. I didn't see that!

beatnik said:

The HS-52 samples on ebay are listed at $717 a piece, it's a bit crazy really

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Agree, though I think that is someone unfortunately trying to capitalize on the ignorance of someone... I don't think that price would be sustainable for Triad to sell them at (i.e., no one would buy them at that price) and my guess is that the actual price would be about 1/2 of that. But what do I know?

Vintage Windings (likely a smaller outfit than Triad (?)) is making/selling them for $350 on ePay and I suspect Triad can leverage economies of scale more so than VW?

That new example has the hermetic pin header. Hammond stopped using the hermetic headers because the cost went through the roof to keep using them 5-10 years ago. The newer Hammond with wire leads are still $140US-ish apiece.

Master Electronics has stock of the J series A-12J TRIAD MAGNETICS

Too bad they don't have a discount for qty 2 like ~$150. I think most people would be looking for pairs and $5 savings/per ain't hay.

Update: I was digging around on the onlinecomponents website and saw there were some HS-66s available.

But I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the price :

https://www.onlinecomponents.com/en/triad-magnetics/hs66-45285090.html

Although if they are made just like they used to be, I guess maybe it legitimizes paying $$$ for HS-66s?

Not surprised, really. You run the inflation calc on original prices, and then consider how small the market is now.

Here is a S 217 D for 3800 if anybody just hit the powerball,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185196755180?hash=item2b1e9638ec:g:BPkAAOSwMMJhqNCY

CJ said:

Here is a S 217 D for 3800 if anybody just hit the powerball,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185196755180?hash=item2b1e9638ec:g:BPkAAOSwMMJhqNCY

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That RetroGearShop vendor always jacks prices through the roof...

I rather support Dave at Cinemag with his excellent reproduction...

Phrazemaster said:

That RetroGearShop vendor always jacks prices through the roof...

I rather support Dave at Cinemag with his excellent reproduction...

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That’s right huh? He’s got L12’s at
50% Nickel!