Lundahl Transformer
Manufacturer of  Ultra High Quality Audio Transformers

  Introduction (the Part number below, is the same as in the pricelist
Part 1
  Tube Power Supply Chokes)
  Tube Output
Part 2
  Filament Chokes / High Current Chokes
Part 21
  Tube Mains transformers with DC cancellation
Part 3
  Plate (anode)  Chokes
Part 22
  Mains Cleaning transformers with DC cancellation
Part 4
  Grid Choke
Part 23
  Various transformers, not mentioned here
Part 5
  Interstage      
Part 6
  Signal Input      
Part 7
  Signal Output      
Part 9
  Moving Coil      
Part 10
  Guitar Input      
Part 11
 

Microphone

Tech Info
  Product Storage
Part 12
  For Digital Audio. Finest Quality.
Tech Info
  Amorph Cores
Part 13
  Interconnect Solutions
Tech Info
  DATASHEET DOWNLOAD

 

PP and SE Output transformers

All types are made with the same size silicon iron C-core, and all types have the same secondary winding topology, but different primary windings.

Some types can be used for a number of different primary impedance levels by using different secondary terminations. The transformers are available in push-pull or single end versions with different core air-gap for different DC currents. The transformers are highly sectioned for excellent frequency response.

The use of C-cores and well defined air-gaps results in an almost constant inductance throughout the whole operating voltage range

The lundahl tube output transformers are available in a two versions.

1. FIXED IMPEDANCE Transformers with simply two connections for primary, and two connections for the secondary.

These are available with following data:

Order Number Type Number Impedance / Output Power Inductance
218-131-76 LL1663-050mA 5k to 8 Ohm, 8Watt. 35H
218-132-76 LL1663-080mA 5k to 8 Ohm, 8Watt. 22H
218-132-92 LL1663-100mA 5k to 8 Ohm, 8Watt. 17H
218-133-34 LL1664-050mA 3k to 8 Ohm, 10Watt. 35H
218-134-09 LL1664-060mA 3k to 8 Ohm, 10Watt. 29H
218-135-90 LL1664-080mA 3k to 8 Ohm, 10Watt. 22H
218-136-68 LL1664-100mA 3k to 8 Ohm, 10Watt. 17H
218-137-48 LL1682-050mA 5k to 5 Ohm, 8Watt. 35H
218-138-90 LL1682-100mA 5k to 5 Ohm, 8Watt. 17H
218-185-87 LL1691-70mA 9k to 8 Ohm, 30Watt. For 845, GM70 35H

NOTE: The Push Pull version is available as standard push pull, or as Push-Pull-Zero Version for the very audiophile PARAFEED applications. The parafeed transformers are a non-catalog product, and JACMUSIC supplies those on customer order, at no extra costs. The Parafeed have roughly twice the inductance as compared to standard products, and can take zero DC current. The standard PP Versions can take 15% DC Current offset, and keep all datasheet specifications while doing so. We can help you to convert a standard PP schematic to PARAFEED, it is usually very easy to do. Parafeed has a more tight bass control.

 

2. VARIABLE IMPEDANCE transformers, with normally three primary AND three secondary impedances to choose from.

These impedances are not chosen by a "tap" as with low cost transformers of this kind. A "tap" would mean the untapped part of the winding package remains unused, and the copper resistance and stray fields would go up without need. So at Lundahl you won't find this type.

With the Lundahl's the configurations are made by using all windings. So for each impedance you choose, there is the corresponding way of connecting windings in series and parallel, giving one of the three possible impedances. (both primary and secondary) You don't need to bother how that has to be done, there is just a table in each datasheet giving the connection scheme letter (From A to L). Then when you chose for instance "C", you know what the primary and secondary impedance is, and all you do is use Connection Scheme "C". These are given in the datasheet, and physically are shown as a hard wire schematic, directly on the transformer itself. It is really very easy, The result is then two primary wires, and two secondary wires, same as with a single impedance transformer.

The variable impedance transformers are recommended when you have not heard before the amplifier you are going to build, or when you have not heard, or intend to change your loudspeakers. Without going to much in detail about the reasons, it is MUCH recommended to try all three secondary impedances, no matter what the impedance of your speakers is.

(Many so called 4 Ohms speakers are in fact 6 Ohms, and 8 Ohm speakers can be 6 Ohms as well. Additional it is nothing unusual if a true 8 Ohms speaker sounds best at 4 Ohms, in your hearing environment. Another issue is that many speakers have their impedance go up (and some go down!) below 50...100 Hz. Of course the manufacturers won't tell you. So we can only say: TRY IT OUT with all three output impedances of the Lundahl transformers. That takes you only 10 minutes to re-wire, and that is a better way than all the tech babble about this subject).

The below tables are a handy overview. You will find another way to display the same information in the official datasheets.

Single Ended transformers
 
4 Ohms
Alt
Watt
8 Ohms
Alt
Watt
16 Ohms
Alt
Watt

Primary

                     

650

Alt.C
13
Alt.D
25
Alt.E
50
1200
Alt.B
13
Alt.C
25
Alt.D
50
1600
Alt.C
13
Alt.D
25
Alt.E
50
2300
-
-
-
Alt.B
25
Alt.C
50
2600
Alt.C
9
Alt.D
20
Alt.E
36
3000
Alt.B
13
Alt.C
25
Alt.D
50
3300
Alt.C
13
Alt.D
25
Alt.E
50
4500
Alt.B
9
Alt.C
20
Alt.D
36
5600
-
-
-
Alt.B
25
Alt.C
50
6000
Alt.B
13
Alt.C
25
Alt.D
50
6500
Alt.C
13
Alt.D
25
Alt.E
50
9700
-
-
-
Alt.B
20
Alt.C
36
11000
-
-
-
Alt.B
25
Alt.C
50

11500

-
-
-
Alt.B
25
Alt.C
50
23000
-
-
-
Alt.B
25
Alt.C
50

 

Push Pull transformers
 
4 Ohms
Alt
Watt
8 Ohms
Alt
Watt
16 Ohms
Alt
Watt
Primary
                     

650

LL1627
Alt.C
62
LL1627
Alt.D
125
LL1627
Alt.E
250
1200
LL1627
Alt.B
62
LL1627
Alt.C
125
LL1627
Alt.D
250
1600
LL1623
Alt.C
62
LL1623
Alt.D
125
LL1623
Alt.E
250
2300
-
-
-
LL1627
Alt.B
125
LL1627
Alt.C
250
2600
LL1679
Alt.C
45
LL1679
Alt.D
105
LL1679
Alt.E
188
3000
LL1623
Alt.B
62
LL1623
Alt.C
125
LL1623
Alt.D
250
3300
LL1620
Alt.C
62
LL1620
Alt.D
125
LL1620
Alt.E
250
4500
LL1679
Alt.B
45
LL1679
Alt.C
105
LL1679
Alt.D
188
5600
-
-
-
LL1623
Alt.B
125
LL1623
Alt.C
250
6000
LL1620
Alt.B
62
LL1620
Alt.C
125
LL1620
Alt.D
250
6500
LL9202
Alt.C
62
LL9202
Alt.D
125
LL9202
Alt.E
250
9700
-
-
-
LL1679
Alt.B
105
LL1679
Alt.C
188
11000
-
-
-
LL9202
Alt.B
125
LL9202
Alt.C
250

11500

-
-
-
LL1620
Alt.B
125
LL1620
Alt.C
250
23000
-
-
-
LL9202
Alt.B
125
LL9202
Alt.C
250

NOTE: The Push Pull version is available as standard push pull, or as Push-Pull-Zero Version for the very audiophile PARAFEED applications. The parafeed transformers are a non-catalog product, and JACMUSIC supplies those on customer order, at no extra costs. The Parafeed have roughly twice the inductance as compared to standard products, and can take zero DC current. The standard PP Versions can take 15% DC Current offset, and keep all datasheet specifications while doing so. We can help you to convert a standard PP schematic to PARAFEED, it is usually very easy to do. Parafeed has a more tight bass control.

Push-Pull. Voltage (RMS) and power @ 30 Hz  
Type  Max Prim. Voltage Inductance
Secondary* 
connection alt.
Prim. Z @ 8 ohms load Loss, dB Power
LL1627 380V 60H C 1.2k 0.5 125W
LL1623 610V 150H C 3.0k 0.5 125W
LL1620 860V 300H C 6.0k 0.5 125W
LL1679 (w. UL)  670V 150H C 4.5k 0.4 105W

APPLICATION HELP:  How to select a Transformer
APPLICATION  HELP:  Some examples of transformer combinations

Single-End. Voltage (RMS) and power @ 30 Hz
Type  Max Prim. Voltage DC current Inductance Secondary* 
connection alt.
Prim. Z @ 8 ohms load Loss, dB Power
LL1627 170V 140mA 12H C 1.2k 0.5 25W
LL1623 270V 90mA 30H C 3.0k 0.5 25W
LL1620 380V 60mA 60H C 6.0k 0.5 25W
LL1679 (w. UL)  295V 70mA - C 4.5k 0.4 20W
"Secondary connection alt." refers to connection alternatives shown in the (pdf format) on line datasheet.

 


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