Vortexion CBL 6

[philp]

               
I have now removed the output transformer on my CBL 5 and hoped that I might find a broken connection to the windings. Unfortunately the break or corrosion must be internal to the primary. The loudspeaker winding is OK presumably because it is thicker wire. I have been considering options - 
1. dismantle and rewind the transformer my self so that I can reuse the Vortexion casing. It looks very difficult to separate the laminations
2. buy new output transformers e.g. from Primary Windings around £35
3. use a semiconductor amplifier instead
4. Give up and throw the lot away - I still have a broken mains transformer to replace.

I am probably going to option 2 but I must check the deck itself before spending a lot of money.