UTC LS-55

[HowardK]

Hello All
Does the orientation of the United Transformer LS-55 matter next to the Power transformer? If so what orientation?
Thanks

 

[soundmotor]

This is a UTC factory kit amp, the MLF-500. The laminations in the LS are across the long top dimension of the transformer -

 

[HowardK]

This is a UTC factory kit amp, the MLF-500. The laminations in the LS are across the long top dimension of the transformer -

 

[HowardK]

Like this?

 

[soundmotor]

Like this?

Yes

 

[HowardK]

Thank you!

 

[Redboy]

MLF-500, you say?

I feel like I might need a pair of those.

 

[soundmotor]

MLF-500, you say?

I feel like I might need a pair of those.

They are cool for sure, I've got a trio of them. What's amazing is that they use a full-length PCB underneath the deck.

I think this might be the first time a PCB was used in a tube amp. Here's one of mine from a long ago AK thread on oddball amps -