I made two....playonit wrote:I would like to put one together and have a few questions....... So if you have built one and don't mind me bending your ear a little???
And I know a guy in Denmark who has built probably 20 or more....
Anyone here built a Matchless dc30????
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And I know a guy in Denmark who has built probably 20 or more....
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www.westlabs.complayonit wrote:What Trannies can I get in the States that will work with this build??? Niks are out (shipping to high) and Westlabs look ($$$) good are there any other sources and if so what part #'s. also any 6 way switch suggestions??
Thanks
Just got an email from a great guy.
Hi Folks. I got tired of trying to convince some folks that my Dad designed the original Matchless transformers, so I asked someone you might have heard of to clear it up. Here is his response.
From Rick at Royer Labs:
Hi Bob,
Of course I remember you! Your deliveries of transformers were like Christmas to me. I often think about Woody and how helpful, actually instrumental, he was to the success of our company. As I’m sure you are well aware the transformers are the heart and soul of any amplifier and the transformers that were produced by your company are simply the best. To dispel any confusion about who designed the transformer sets, and I’ll include the inductance choke and power transformers as well here, it was Woody all the way. Mark Sampson and I provided the design criteria but it was your father who performed the magic and designed the superb transformers. Mark and I approached other manufacturers and commissioned samples that proved to be disappointing. We knew if we couldn’t find a designer who understood exactly what we were trying to do, we would not be able to make the amplifiers that we envisioned. We were very lucky to have met Woody at the time we did as we were about to give up, thinking the art was lost. Woody designed all Matchless transformers and incorporated design elements of the vintage transformers we were so desperate to emulate. Other manufacturers “just didn’t get it” and offered very un-musical samples. His output transformer designs for the DC30 and Lightning are pretty legendary and I don’t think anyone can touch them to this day. His power transformers were very impressive as well because he maintained very tight regulation on the output voltages. That clearly sticks out in my mind. I used to measure those suckers when they came in...every damned one of them! I don’t know what rumors or misconceptions are flying out there in amplifier land but you can be quite certain that Woody was definitely THE MAN! Anyone who has any doubt about that can give me a ring and I’ll set them straight.
Give my regards to the folks over there at TDS.
Rick Perrotta
I hope that settles the matter. So like I said, it wasn't MM or WL.
From Rick at Royer Labs:
Hi Bob,
Of course I remember you! Your deliveries of transformers were like Christmas to me. I often think about Woody and how helpful, actually instrumental, he was to the success of our company. As I’m sure you are well aware the transformers are the heart and soul of any amplifier and the transformers that were produced by your company are simply the best. To dispel any confusion about who designed the transformer sets, and I’ll include the inductance choke and power transformers as well here, it was Woody all the way. Mark Sampson and I provided the design criteria but it was your father who performed the magic and designed the superb transformers. Mark and I approached other manufacturers and commissioned samples that proved to be disappointing. We knew if we couldn’t find a designer who understood exactly what we were trying to do, we would not be able to make the amplifiers that we envisioned. We were very lucky to have met Woody at the time we did as we were about to give up, thinking the art was lost. Woody designed all Matchless transformers and incorporated design elements of the vintage transformers we were so desperate to emulate. Other manufacturers “just didn’t get it” and offered very un-musical samples. His output transformer designs for the DC30 and Lightning are pretty legendary and I don’t think anyone can touch them to this day. His power transformers were very impressive as well because he maintained very tight regulation on the output voltages. That clearly sticks out in my mind. I used to measure those suckers when they came in...every damned one of them! I don’t know what rumors or misconceptions are flying out there in amplifier land but you can be quite certain that Woody was definitely THE MAN! Anyone who has any doubt about that can give me a ring and I’ll set them straight.
Give my regards to the folks over there at TDS.
Rick Perrotta
I hope that settles the matter. So like I said, it wasn't MM or WL.
Find me on Ebay
Hi folks. My web hosting went kaput and I am waiting for my new, permanent web hosting to come up. In the meantime, if anyone wants the REAL Matchless transformers, send me an email, or do a search on eBay for Matchless transformers. I offer a discount if you mention Amp Garage. You might like my prices too. Bob TDS kg6epv@yahoo.com
PS- I ship worldwide- $40 per set
PS- I ship worldwide- $40 per set
Re: Find me on Ebay
kg6epv wrote:Hi folks. My web hosting went kaput and I am waiting for my new, permanent web hosting to come up. In the meantime, if anyone wants the REAL Matchless transformers, send me an email, or do a search on eBay for Matchless transformers. I offer a discount if you mention Amp Garage. You might like my prices too. Bob TDS kg6epv@yahoo.com
PS- I ship worldwide- $40 per set
Re: Anyone here built a Matchless dc30????
weird, did you try copying and pasting it? I get email add the time. Please try again. Oh, here you are... i got it Tommy. Bob
Re: Anyone here built a Matchless dc30????
didn't paste all of it....kg6epv wrote:weird, did you try copying and pasting it? I get email add the time. Please try again. Oh, here you are... i got it Tommy. Bob
