Current Transformers for a D'Lite style build

[turtle441]

Greetings all. I'm new to this particular board. Been building amps for a few years, but just getting ready to dip my toes in Dumblish waters.

I'm moving towards building a D'Lite style build. Initial plan was to build something closer to a D'Lite 22/33. But, I'm somewhat intrigued by adding in the option of utilizing EL-34's if desired. To be honest, I need a 40-watt amp like I need a hole in my head, but I've liked the sound of some EL-34 based ODS's, so I'm interested in keeping that option open. (Knowing that I'm going to have to mess with the bias circuit some if I go in that direction.)

With that in mind, I'm trying to figure out what transformers to get. It looks like the PT requirements are fairly straightforward. 325-0-325 with a bias tap and appropriate current for the heater string. Looks like there's a number of options out there that will get me there. Big question is recommendations for an OT. It looks like in the past brown note went with a 4k/8k primary for the 22/33, 4.4/6.2k for the 44. Anyone have recommendations for current production OT's that have worked well for these, since Brown Note's no longer doing their kits?

[xtian]

The ODS Lite build I did is still one of my favorites! Here's my build log: https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27657

Sorry, don't have a recommendation for the OT, but I will urge you to use a pair of EL34s.

[dcribbs1412]

My 2cents
Marshall 50 watt OT or a Fender 35 watt Vibrolux OT( I think the BN OT was similar to)
Not sure if you are located US or not, Cedist has both around 75.00
I would suggest the Bluesmaster circuit with EL34's and the Marshall OT.

D

[rootz]

Can I add another 2 cents? Brian Wallace/Marstran has some beautiful transformers like the 784-139 clone, that was used in the 50 Watt plexi. I used a 784-128 of him in a JTM50 clone I did and it was (and still is) miles better than a Mercury Magnetics. Great vintage feel to them, the mercury's sound too hifi to me.

[M Fowler]

When I built my D'lite into a blank custom Princeton Reverb chassis I used JCM800 PT and OT Heyboer but ClassicTone is just as good or others Hammond, Marstran, Merren, etc.

Mark