Hello again,
Nearly there, with the bucking transformer in place the voltages for the Budgie are a lot better.
301v on the 6P14P anodes, 9.3v cathodes and all heaters now about 6.5v. I'm a lot happier with those numbers.
But, the bucking transformer is buzzing quite loudly, even loud enough to be heard during quiet passages of music. Probably my metal toffee tin enclosure isn't helping but the intensity of the buzzing seems quite a lot to overcome. I would be grateful for possible solutions.
I still can't understand why the mains transformer failed so miserably as it would be the standout transformer to use for those of us with 220-240v mains???
Thanks again to Mike and Tom for your help which is very much appreciated.
Graham