mythical matchless transformers

[yurka]

Whats the deal with matchless transformers? Seems like you have a few companies out there that claim they are the real deal. Im looking for something good quality, and below the MM price range.

[M Fowler]

TDS is the original builder as far as I know.

[yurka]

TDS is no where to be found. Website seems to have been down for a while.

[chief mushroom cloud]

go to http://westlabs.com/Frames.HTML
click on parts>transformers and scroll down

[yurka]

$390 a set...ouch

[randalp3000]

$390 a set...ouch

The Magnetic Components set is $231 http://www.triodestore.com/ac30bundle.html
I have a set but haven't tried them yet.

I would love to try one of the Matchless OP trans in one of my amps.

[yurka]

Iv been through a few sets of MC trannies, good quality and very consistent. I wonder how much of a difference there is between the AC30 and DC30 xformers. I also keep reading that the magic is in the trannies for these amps.

[randalp3000]

Iv been through a few sets of MC trannies, good quality and very consistent. I wonder how much of a difference there is between the AC30 and DC30 xformers. I also keep reading that the magic is in the trannies for these amps.

I've heard that also. I read an old interview where he sacrificed many old transformers and copied the OP trans from his favorite AC30.

I have a couple MM's that I bought used and 2 Hammond Vintage AC30 replacements that I like quit a bit. I need to try the MC sometime but I have too many projects going.

[BarryW]

I've been trying to track down TDS for some time, and although I thought I saw them active on ebay, I can't get any replies by email. I have a set of their transformers here in line for an upcoming build, but I'd love to hear people's experience with the MC iron. I love MC's stuff -