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BigShot - ABY Passive

Posted: 23 Feb 2014, 22:37
by Jayz
I'd like to make a simple passive "Y" splitter to feed two amps even if the amplifiers have large "ground" voltage differences. The "BigShot ABY" appears to do that but I can't find the model of the transformer used in the circuit and I don't need the A-B selection ability.

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big-shot-blk-diagram.jpg
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is the block diagram for the BigShot. Can anyone suggest an appropriate make/model transformer?

PS - also attached
YT-12243's approval sheet(20021003).pdf
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is the spec sheet for the OEM transformer.

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 00:56
by astrobass
Those things are like $50. You're not going to save nearly enough money to even justify the time spent sourcing that transformer.

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 08:21
by roseblood11
The Lehle LTHZ is perfect, but expensive.
It's used in the P-Split, maybe you should buy that used. It's the sturdiest pedal that I've ever had.

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 14:08
by Intripped
look for Edcor transformers
good prices ...but only if you're in the USA

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 19:57
by Jayz
Thanks. Do you think this Edcor model would do the trick? http://www.edcorusa.com/p/143/wsm600-600http://www.edcorusa.com/p/143/wsm600-600

WSM600/600
1/2W 600 Ohms to 600 Ohms (1:1) line level matching transformer.

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 20:03
by Intripped
...i don't know :oops:
you could write and ask directly in the forum on edcorusa.com (and let us all know the answer!)

Re: BigShot ABY Passive

Posted: 25 Feb 2014, 18:04
by Jayz
Got a response from EDCOR. They recommend:
WSM6400
1/2W stereo unbalanced line level signal to a mono unbalanced or balanced line level signal
$10.23 each.
http://edcorusa.com/p/220/wsm6400