If I recall correctly, doesn't that amp use a toroidal PT? In any event, issues like volume and output characteristics take us into a whole other realm.I think they definitely matter as this traynor tube amp is only 22 pounds and I think they save the weight by using a different transformer and although I really like the sound of this amp it didn’t seem to have the volume/ heft you expect from 100 W tube amp
YBA100 – Traynor Amps
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