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I've put Lar-Mar masters on three of my Rocket type builds, and find that the tone and dynamics are negatively affected when adjusted past about 25%. Two of those builds also have VVR, and I've found a balance between a slight reduction in voltages combined with moderate use of the MV affect the ton...

+1 on Littlewyan's comments.

What are you missing?

Correct - lower HT voltages for the Rocket. I used a 5199 for one of my many Rocket builds - sounds different but still good. In fact, I've used several different PTs and OTs for Rockets. Each has its own character, but I have also changed up the signal caps and other components, added various tone ...

pfarrell wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:29 pm It's supposedly an HTS-5199, 300mA, Amp Parts Direct selling it as a one stop shop for TW amps—

If you are interested in digging into the Rocket transformer discussions, here's a place to start...
https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5964

Nice! Should be a fun build. Still my favorite, and why I've built so many variants for myself.
Have fun!

Good points, Martin. Hadn't really considered using it in the input of the amp, but could also be a great way to drive non-buffered pedals. And I didn't think of using it for other circuits on the bench. Thanks!
Cheers,
Greg

dbharris wrote: ↑Sat May 28, 2022 12:43 pm Looks great!
-Dan

Thank you, Dan!

Greg

martin manning wrote: ↑Sat May 28, 2022 11:23 am Nicely done!

Thank you!

martin manning wrote: ↑Sat May 28, 2022 11:23 am I find the independent gain and buffer stages can be used in other ways too.

Please say more, Martin.

I had all of the parts ready to make another Dumbleator and then got inspired by Martin's miniaturized version. Using a chassis box I had on hand for building power supplies for some of my audio gear, I thought it would be interesting to use a prefabricated tube effects loop using a subminiature tub...

Got flea clips?

There is so much valuable information and content on this forum it would be a huge tragedy to let it fail bit by bit.
Is anyone in communication with Allyn anymore? Is he healthy and able to interact with anyone about this?

Very nice, Niki.
Can you post a schemo of the PS section?

Yeah, I've run about 12 different speakers of 4 different brands with my D-type and have to say the best 2 are the EV in the Thiele cab and the G12-65, the latter now lives in the combo cab now and is getting broken in. Long list of speakers I thought sounded really bad with this amp.

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