Tube Amp Archive

I often use a pro/vibrolux style transformer when I build a Princeton or Deluxe-style 6v6 amp. I get great low end response on my builds when I use the larger OT iron. I have learned great things from so many on this board, but I don't have the technical chops to understand many things. All I know i...

just wanted to chime in - consider grabbing an individual chassis from zachmdhunter on eBay if you haven't already ordered from mojo. That allows you to get your other pieces individually. I sent you a PM. Great discussion, thanks for the input from everybody, especially Martin and the other Ian. Am...

i may have one if you're still looking, buzz me

this amp sounds amazing with JBLs !

Very nice! I'm going to get to one of those one day if I can make room for it.

nice build! I love the size. I've been building slightly smaller sized versions of larger amps as well. Which circuit did you build? though I've built many ODS circuits and JM variants, I'm still wrapping my head around the SSS versions.

Talk to Joe - the Triode effort was without his knowledge as I understand it

Thanks, it’s become a signature thing since that head cab. I like doing that on my amps

Here's one of mine - not perfect, but I had fun making it

I just had a similar issue. One can only hope that this is a supply chain issue and will improve with time. Hard to tell if supplies will ever recover tho.

really, really beautiful work. I did something similar with 6v6 tubes and I'm still fiddling with it for the best result. Gotta love a straight forward clean amp!

Triode reports that they are working with another Chicago transformer manufacturer to recreate some of the Classictone line to the same specs, materials and paper wound methods.

yes it might, but the main person from Mag Comp clearly and unequivacally said that the "USA Classic" was a surprise to him and that they have nothing to do with it. One would have to guess that somebody is having units built to their specs, which is unfortunate.

This is incorrect. I corresponded with the head of Magnetic Components this morning. There is absolutely no relation. It appears to be an endeavor by Triode, the name similarity is unfortunate but there is no connection to Magnetic Components.

follow up: I have spoken with the key people at Magnetic Components, they are not connected in any way with "USA Classic" or the transformers mentioned on the Triode site.