Mercury Magnetics Trainwreck Transformers....

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http://www.mercurymagnetics.com/pages/mainframe.htm
OT 260 usd
PT 275 usd


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[alanp]

Are transformer winders allowed to use the Trainwreck logo like that? I don't recall seeing any notes about it on that page, could be wrong.

[Chad]

$530.00 for a set WOW!! I'll stick to the well made great sounding Heyboer's any day.

[Structo]

No kidding!

They have a lot of nerve asking for that kind of money for a simple transformer set.

I wonder what Kenny would have thought of that?

[Bear]

Reminds me about the popular Bose snark: better sound through advertising.

MM had the good luck to have a full line of clone transformers available when the DIY thing was really starting to pick up. They advertise that full selection well, compared to Heyboer, who just don't advertise that hard to end users. They seem to be doing well enough on their pricing model or they would have lowered it, and their pricing helps their premium image, even though most of us here know full well that as-good or better clone transformers are often out there for much, much less.

Yeah, I could hate on them some, but you got to give it to them for doing smart business.

[KT66]

There are pros and cons to using Mercury trannys, all of which have been discussed in the large thread in the Dumble discussion : https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.ph ... ransformer*

If you do want to use them you should never pay the one piece price on their website. Any dealer that sells Mercurys can get any unit they sell and is allowed to offer it for sale for 20% off the 1 piece price; However, this doesn't mean you can't offer the dealer less than that. Still pricey that way, but better.

FWIW, when I finally get around to my Express, I am going to use Heyboers.

[paulster]

Why pay a premium for MMs when you can get the original transformers as actually used by Ken?

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... Now I understand, these are UPGRADE transformers for original Trainwreck owners...



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[bcmatt]

... Now I understand, these are UPGRADE transformers for original Trainwreck owners...



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Haha! I love that!
I keep hearing all the original Trainwreck owners complaining about how badly they are longing to upgrade their transformers.

[KellyBass]

I'd love to have/buy anyone's originals after they "upgrade"!!

[Cliff Schecht]

So I still have another A3801 sitting around at the house. How much is one of these worth to the right buyer?

[M Fowler]

Cliff you should just post it in the For Sale section and see what you can get.

[Cliff Schecht]

TBH I'll probably use it myself to build another Express clone, but this time using a proper case and following the build guide posted here. I'd also love to fab up a wooden case in the style of one of Ken's amps. But if the price is right for that piece of iron..


Also to add on to what Bear said earlier, I believe the BOSE name stands for "Better Offer Something Else" :lol