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iknowjohnny
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if you had to pick....

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.... an OT for a JCM 800 sorta build, which would you choose?

Mercury
Marstran
Metro
heyboer
other (what?)
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dynaman
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Hmmm...I like those cheapy $44 units from Triode Electronics!!
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Marstran!
Eardrums!!! We don't need no stinkin' eardrums!
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There is but only one transformer manufacturer for Marshall and that IS Brian Wallace! Buy Marstran and never look back. I have his iron in a JCM800 (2204), JTM45 and an Express copy.

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dartanion wrote:Marstran!
+1. I just put one of his C-1998 Dagnall clones in my Marshall SLP 1959 RI together with a new board. Preamp is four gain stages plus cathode follower. The amp has never sounded so good.

Metro would be a good choice as well. I chose Marstran over Metro because the shipping costs to Germany were much more moderate.

As far as I know both Marstran and Metro are made by Heyboer.

Cheers Stephan
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.... an OT for a JCM 800 sorta build, which would you choose?
Magnetic Components ClassicTone 40-18025 (50 w) or 40-18026 (100 w) + 40-18036 support brackets.

Made in Chicagoland USA, as good or better than US or EU competitors, costs much less...
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Hmmm...I like those cheapy $44 units from Triode Electronics!!
Triode is one of the two US retailers for Magnetic Components.
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FYL wrote:
Hmmm...I like those cheapy $44 units from Triode Electronics!!
Triode is one of the two US retailers for Magnetic Components.
Who is the other?
Wife: How many amps do you need?
Me: Just one more...
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Marstran or Metro, without question.
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Triode and then there is an Ebay store that sells Mag Comp trannys.
Tom

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mlp-mx6 wrote:
FYL wrote:
Hmmm...I like those cheapy $44 units from Triode Electronics!!
Triode is one of the two US retailers for Magnetic Components.
Who is the other?
http://stores.ebay.com/amppartsdirect
http://stores.ebay.com/Triode-Electroni ... eZL2QQtZkm
http://store.triodestore.com

Here's a nice link showing all of their offerings with PDF specs:

http://classictone.net/
Rob
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FYL
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Who is the other?
Amps Parts Direct / Valvetrain Amplification in FL.
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antique electronic supply
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iknowjohnny
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Re: if you had to pick....

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Wow, seems like marstran is the clear winner. anyone ever used a hammond 1750N, and if so how much difference do you think i'll hear between that and a marstran. Also, i will post a schematic in a while and see if you all can suggest a particular marstran to go with it. Thanks.
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