In September 2018, I lamented the demise of Noguchi Transformers. Fast forward to November, my brother-in-law visited Tokyo, and was kind enough to pick up a couple of transformers at Kasuga Wireless.
How to get to Kasuga Wireless
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| Kasuga Wireless |
Address: 1F, New Akihabara Center, 1-16-10, Kotobuki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
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| Hashimoto H-203S |
The H203S was installed as a 3.5k primary Z output transformer in the je2a3 mono integrated amp.
Testing
Top trace = audio generator
Bottom trace = amplifier output
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| 100Hz |
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| 1kHz |
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| 10kHz |
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| 5.324Vrms to an 8 ohm load = 3.5W |
In the past, I've used Hashimoto transformers for a pair of SE2A3 and a pair of SE10 mono-blocks I built for friends. I know these transformers are well designed, are of high quality construction and sound excellent. Thus, before Hashimoto ceases production, I had to add it to my collection.
My mono SE2A3 integrated is ready for prime time!
