Neve LO1166 gapped transformers

[Deadly Mix]

Its easy. You have the power!

lol. I appreciate the confidence boost.
I was willing to throw however much money into it as needed to get what I want, but I remembered the Neve 2254/R last night. That's an actual 1U Neve 2254 with warranty and connects to the Neve Recall software we already use at the studio . As much as I'm in love with the classic dual-"cube" look, all of those things take precedence over aesthetics. So, I have to get both AML 54F50 and a pair of output transformers that make it sound as good or better than a pair of AMS Neve's current 2254/R and still save enough money.
That eliminates buying a pair of 1073LB and stripping them for parts (which was always the backup plan). So, now I'm EXTREMELY interested in learning more about Spencer's output transformers or, if they exist, anything else that can go toe to toe with the Marinair 1166 while keeping in mind that the grading curve is one where Carnhill is unacceptable.

So far, this seems to be the only one people seem to be holding up to that standard.
Maybe Ed Anderson's EA-1166, but I'm not sure. His reputation precedes him, but I don't know much about his 1166

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Sounds like I’ll have to get winding again!!

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Just getting 15 bobbins 3d printed then i'll knock some out, if anyones interested?

 

[Deadly Mix]

Awesome. What's the pricetag? Feel free to inbox me if you don't wanna post it publicly for someone to reference years from now while trying to haggle you or whatever lol

 

[warpie]

Spencerleehorton​

May I ask where do you get your laminations from?

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Spencerleehorton​

May I ask where do you get your laminations from?

i have to have some secrets!!! i have mentioned where i get them from in some threads in here, but lets just say i have a few left over from an old order.

 

[CJ]

You can get lams from Heyboer and Edcor if in the US.

A few permalloy shapes on evilbay.

 

[Spencerleehorton]

started sorting all the lams and have a bobbin which works, just waiting for 12 more of them!!




will wind one and see how it comes out.

 

[Deadly Mix]

Awesome. Count me in for a pair.

 

[Spencerleehorton]

wound a couple and have come out as expected just need to finish the prep on the rest of the bobbins and turret boards and wait for a order of other bits to finish this batch of 12, by the looks of it 6 are already claimed!!

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Here is how it’s looking

 

[john12ax7]

These look great, nice work. Might be interested in a pair if you end up with extras.

 

[Spencerleehorton]

First pair ready for the varnish dunk!!
Will continue when I come back from download in donnington!!

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Just waiting for some shorter screws to arrive then I’ll varnish these and post

 

[Whoops]

Just waiting for some shorter screws to arrive then I’ll varnish these and post

Those screws are very easy to cut to the size you want

Great work you're doing
Congratulations

 

[Spencerleehorton]

Yeah I will cut today as the new screws didn’t arrive yesterday, varnish them then send out.