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Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
Really doesn’t matter the topology, does it sound good? That’s all that really counts   
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
That Toolshed is full of vintage parts, NOS tubes and new 300b….   This amp isn’t rolled off at either extreme but it does have a beautiful tone and sounds phenomenal,  so yeah better than “vintage” I guess  
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
Thanks Jerry !  I love this thing, definitely the last stop on the amplifier merry go round for me.  Only "con" if there is one is that I'm married to high efficiency speakers for life.  I doubt I'm using a watt with most listening  so the "first ... 
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
He uses that and wavelength too.     What ever the parts, they are all good quality .Good execution...   my pre will use the wavelength boards as well.    
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
Dekay,  the amp is fully point to point .   The boards you see are most likely the filament regulation.  It is a discrete design.  He works with a few people , Gordon being one to make those to ensure ultra quiet operation.   A lot of amps that us... 
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
The photos on the site are a good example of what's inside.   Nothing secret in there, just honoring my word not to distribute pics of his work.   Which some of is a collaborative effort with Gordon Rankin.   That's all.   He didn't ask me not to,... 
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
Hi I promised Matt not to show internal pics, he sent plenty along the build but those are "his" pics. He does have construction photos on his site and on Insta and FB that that speak to the quality of build. It’s first rate inside too. No zip t... 
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
Thanks!   It is candy for the ears too.   Check out Matt Formanek's other amazing amps at  www.toolshedamps.com  He is in the process of building me a matching DHT preamp.   This is my endgame amplification , it's that good.      
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
   
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
   
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
   
Vintage tube sound from a modern amp
About as good of a mix of vintage sound and modern build.   Point to point to point wired ,  fully regulated tube supplies, built like a tank.   Overbuilt , heirloom quality that these pics can not fully convey.   
Problem with biasing
Could be a bias resistor out of spec or bad pot.     
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
Great tube amps are anything but soft and mellow.    
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
How can you make such a blanket statement about sound quality?   There are so many great tube amps out there that crush many a solid state amp