Are radio shack transformers decent quality?

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I have an old EH Hot Tubes (the CMOS version, not vacuum tube version) that needs a new power transformer. The closest fit I can find is, believe it or not, at radio shack. It's just a basic 24V center tapped 500mA power transformer but I was wondering if anyone had experience with one before I head over there after work tomorrow. Should be fine yeah? I've never had a problem with their toggle switches and LEDs, but a lot of their jacks and plugs are shitty.

[GibsonGM]

I've used 'em, never had a problem. I'd say they're about the same as any Chinese-made thing you'd buy from a real electronics supplier. Not top of the line, but they get the job done!

[Mark Hammer]

It doesn't really need a transformer, actually.  I've operated mine on a 9v battery for a long time.  The battery life is not extensive, mind you, but it is certainly not like trying to run a digital pedal off a 9v battery for more than an hour.  I gather EHX built them with transformers for the extra bit of security.  Keep in mind that in the late 70's, we did not have power bricks and pedalboards.  We had a couple of pedals on the floor, so if a pedal was going to need a bit more current, it was going to need a power cord.

If you simply feed the V+ lines in the pedal with a decently-regulated 9V, you'll be fine.  For any resale purposes, I'd imagine any prospective buyers would be happier with a power jack they could plug their supply into than an AC cord dangling off a pedal.

[lapsteelman]

I made a bi-polar power supply many years ago from one. I've used it with a bunch of different projects over the years have never had a problem with it.

[GibsonGM]

+1  to both of the above

[PRR]

I had RS power transformers live for decades. And have not seen significant change in build quality from 1970s to 2000s.

You could do far worse.

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After the assuring advice from all of you, I got to Radio Shack to discover the 24VCT transformer they carry is much too large to fit in the EH Hot Tubes enclosure. 

Does anyone have a lead on a nice small 120V---24VCT transformer in the 1VA range? It seems like Mouser/Digi are not stocking a lot of the small power transformers they used to.

[Thecomedian]

https://www.tubesandmore.com might have.