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Thanks for all the help.
"Two wires, and it's probably a small Class A amplifier with
> the output xformer mounted on the speaker as noted by Dave and
Matt."
That's the one!
mike
--- In , "unlunf" <unlunf@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> While I don't recall ever seeing this kind of thing, I looks like
> at least two others here have. So my next question would be to ask
> you how many wires are coming out of the chassis to that "unit"?
> Four or five, and it's very likely a field coil as I previously
> mentioned. Two, and it's probably a small Class A amplifier with
> the output xformer mounted on the speaker as noted by Dave and
Matt.
>
>
> unlunf
>
>
> --- In , "reventlos" <matt@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Mike---If you're still confused, just look where the
transformer
> > thingie is mounted. If it's on the frame of the speaker, it's
just
> > the output transformer that would ordinarily be on the chassis in
> > most amps (I also have a bigger Dano amp with a 12" that has the
> > transformer on the speaker). In that case, just replace the
speaker
> > and mount the transformer anywhere that's convenient. If it is a
> > field coil speaker (it will have wires going into the magnet),
> > that's more of a hassle, as they need to be reconed (good luck)
and
> > you have to remove the thing from the circuit. One more thing:
> > On some small amps, like Fender Champs, they used oddball 3.2 ohm
> > speakers. Be sure to find out the impedence of yours before
> > ordering a replacement. If it's fried, try to find some numbers
on
> > it. If it's just ripped, you can still measure it with a meter.
> > You want to get the correct one for best performance. Good luck,
> >
> > Matt Q.
> >
>
