i did reveal my cheating w Stones and on... Phono pre is in a box....
aint nothing free James..but yes, many tube amps are dominated by the sound of the output transformers.....
i was listening to a presentation today where Roger Modjeski praised Futterman....but in next breath said he built 5k v output tube amps to direct drive electrostatic......RIP Roger who hand wound his own transformers, then engineered his way out of the....
enjoy the music.....
