Hey guys,
Just to check in... From the resources I've been able to track down, it seems that this Echoplex has been completely and thoroughly reworked by someone, I'm afraid in ways that are simply incorrect. The transformer is in fact not original, as are many of the component s-- C16 for example is an electrolytic .001, as oppose to a non-electrolytic .002... I keep on finding more variances the deeper I look, to the point it would almost be easier to DIY the circuit from scratch --at least I'd know what I have to work with!!! Either parts were just arbitrarily thrown in, or someone with an engineering degree re-worked their own version of it!
Its gotten to the point I'm considering cutting the cord, though I feel bad considering all the time and effort folks have contributed to my cause! If it were mine I'd keep at it over time, but... I dunno. I might try one or two more things, but given the incorrect (or undocumented) transformer voltages, wiring, parts -- it may just be a losing battle.
In either case, I really want to thank everyone for their contribution here! I really did learn alot stepping through everyone's suggestions, and maybe, just maybe... I will actually get the damn thing to work after all!
Thanks,
Tim