Is TDS still in business?
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Is TDS still in business?
I'm finally building a Dizzy 30 and it's time for trannies. I've seen a lot of good press on TDS so I decided to check into buying a set. Over the past month I've emailed three times, used their website contact form twice and called the phone number posted on their site. I even message the seller through EBay. Figured I'd post here thinking maybe some of you fine folks may be in the know.
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Re: Is TDS still in business?
I believe the owner's son has posted here before.
Not sure if the company is still around as their website is still under construction.
http://www.transformerdesignandsupply.com/2701.html
But perhaps they are on vacation right now or something.
Not sure if the company is still around as their website is still under construction.
http://www.transformerdesignandsupply.com/2701.html
But perhaps they are on vacation right now or something.
Tom
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Re: Is TDS still in business?
I had a set of dc30 iron from them 12 months ago, the owners son was very qiuck to answer, great iron if you use it, way over engineered and wieghs a absolute tonPurpleharmonix wrote:I'm finally building a Dizzy 30 and it's time for trannies. I've seen a lot of good press on TDS so I decided to check into buying a set. Over the past month I've emailed three times, used their website contact form twice and called the phone number posted on their site. I even message the seller through EBay. Figured I'd post here thinking maybe some of you fine folks may be in the know.
Re: Is TDS still in business?
Not sure what they are up to, father and son business.
I got a custom wound 18w set from them a year or so ago very high quality iron.
Mark
I got a custom wound 18w set from them a year or so ago very high quality iron.
Mark
Re: Is TDS still in business?
contact West Labs he would know and he'll likely answer the phone if you prefer that to email. http://www.westlabs.com/Trannys.HTML
great trannies and the best way to go for a matchless build. please post back if TDS is no more as I'll stock up from West.
great trannies and the best way to go for a matchless build. please post back if TDS is no more as I'll stock up from West.
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Will do. I had already looked at West Labs as they have some concrete info on their website and look more e-friendly with ordering as well. Just wanted to compare pricing with TDS but their website is devoid of anything more than general info. Thanks to all so far for the helpful replies.rp wrote:contact West Labs he would know and he'll likely answer the phone if you prefer that to email. http://www.westlabs.com/Trannys.HTML
great trannies and the best way to go for a matchless build. please post back if TDS is no more as I'll stock up from West.
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Re: Is TDS still in business?
The pricing will be the same, TDS was not cheap but the quality was very high.
Mark
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That's what I suspected. Won't be long before they're needed. I put a little more work in tonight and I don't really have a lot left to hookup. I'm gonna try to post a pictorial build thread when done with some info about the items I had to spend a lot of time researching and figuring out. I love the ceriatone kit and have a pretty solid understanding of building but some things regarding layout are just hard to see without directions and a lot of practice. I've modded and repaired many but this is my first ground up build.M Fowler wrote:The pricing will be the same, TDS was not cheap but the quality was very high.
Mark
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Yes I know. They've only had two items listed for a while. 15 watt stuff. Won't respond to buyer message through ebay either.
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Re: Is TDS still in business?
After some searching I found the TDS guys username.
kg6epv
He hasn't posted in a while but this is his profile.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/profile.php? ... ile&u=7330
And the posts he contributed on.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/search.php?s ... hor=kg6epv
kg6epv
He hasn't posted in a while but this is his profile.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/profile.php? ... ile&u=7330
And the posts he contributed on.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/search.php?s ... hor=kg6epv
Tom
Don't let that smoke out!
Don't let that smoke out!
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Thanks so much Tom. I had already clued in on that as I searched and read most every post he was involved in. He uses the same name in his email, ebay and youtube as well (he commented a video on youtube to confirm the authenticity of their Matchless connection). The only place I haven't tried to correspond with him is here as a pm since I just signed up today. Been a visitor here for ages, not sure why I never joined. I must say though you all have been very helpful. This is a great group.Structo wrote:After some searching I found the TDS guys username.
kg6epv
He hasn't posted in a while but this is his profile.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/profile.php? ... ile&u=7330
And the posts he contributed on.
http://ampgarage.com/forum/search.php?s ... hor=kg6epv
Tubes is good food.
Re: Is TDS still in business?
I've bought some transformers from Bob at TDS, I agree they appear to be really high quality pieces. He was very good to work with. I'm guessing they might be out of town or otherwise engaged, give it some time. I actually have an inquiry in to them now as well, I'm sure I'll hear sooner or later.
And - I echo the great comments about the great folks on this forum, my thanks for the great info and contributions here! I learn something every time I tune in, and have had a lot of help from a lot of great folks here. Thanks!
And - I echo the great comments about the great folks on this forum, my thanks for the great info and contributions here! I learn something every time I tune in, and have had a lot of help from a lot of great folks here. Thanks!
Re: Is TDS still in business?
I have the TDS transformers from Mr. Bob Wood in my Dizzy 30 build. I'm very happy with the quality.
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http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=JoT ... 5AWw%3D%3D
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http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=JoT ... 5AWw%3D%3D
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Re: Is TDS still in business?
I used the Hammond AC-30 Vintage set in my DC30 build and I'm really happy with it.