The Varic method should be used with an AMMETER in the line to the DUT (device under test). You monitor the current, and if it starts to swing high, you kill the power...
If the transformer smoked (presumably the power transformer) it is almost certainly toast.
The output transformers are probably worth saving along
with the tubes. Build yourself a nice DIY tube amp! :- )
If the transformer smoked (presumably the power transformer) it is almost certainly toast.
The output transformers are probably worth saving along
with the tubes. Build yourself a nice DIY tube amp! :- )