Transformers

h00hbt · 14th January 2013, 05:39 PM

Hello

Im trying to find a source for transformers in the EU and found Tribute Tribute - The final word in audiotransformers , a company based in the Netherlands. Has anyone here recently dealt with them? Im interested in your experiences soundwise and the service they provide when ordering etc.

All answers are much appreciated.

Cheers

chip647 · 14th January 2013, 07:39 PM

Lundahl Transformers, audio transformer and tube amplifier transformer manufacturer

merlin el mago · 14th January 2013, 07:42 PM

Sowter UK SOWTER AUDIO TRANSFORMERS

Bartolucci Italy Bartolucci Transformers | Trasformatori di Alta Qualità

kevinkr · 15th January 2013, 12:43 AM

And Monolith Magnetics here: MONOLITH MAGNETICS

kevinkr · 15th January 2013, 12:48 AM

Several more in Germany, check with askjanfirst...

nattonrice · 15th January 2013, 04:45 AM

All the ones mentioned above are well respected.

Pieter at Tribute is a one man operation (as far as I know) and I believe there is often a waiting list.
That being said, my order of 11 various units only took 6 months which compares well to other "custom" things in various circles.
For reference: this was last year, and the product is top notch.

merlin el mago · 15th January 2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinkr

And Monolith Magnetics here: MONOLITH MAGNETICS

Really looks very good & expensive, did you used?

palmas · 15th January 2013, 12:48 PM

Audio Note

PGDO · 15th January 2013, 06:07 PM

Got my 10 transformers from Pieter (Tribute) two months ago, they are for two 300b monoblocks.

Can't tell you how they sound yet as the amps are not yet finished. What I can tell you is that Pieter is very knowledgeable and will help you with the transformer specifications for your particular circuit if needed.
All transformers are custom made and of very high build quality, no compromises are made, they are all potted in aluminum pots and have a nice black powder coating. You can even ask for a custom color if you like.

There are several different types of transformer cores and materials which can be specified.

As said I can’t say anything yet about the sound but what I hear is that his opt’s are at least as good if not better than the (copper) Audio note's, Hashimoto and Tamura’s and pricing is very competitive.

As Nattonrice pointed out it is a one man operation so don’t expect fast delivery times but I think they are well worth the wait. He ships worldwide, I have seen him shipping units to Australia and packaging is excellent.

I also have a Tribute Inductive Volume Control and MC step-up’s and am quite happy with them.

Best regards,
Peter

max2401 · 21st January 2013, 08:08 PM

I use Menno van der Veen's universal transformers: Menno van der Veen, audio electronic research & consultancy

I can't compare them to anything else but they sound pretty damn good to me.

14th January 2013, 05:39 PM	#1
h00hbt diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Transformers Hello Im trying to find a source for transformers in the EU and found Tribute Tribute - The final word in audiotransformers , a company based in the Netherlands. Has anyone here recently dealt with them? Im interested in your experiences soundwise and the service they provide when ordering etc. All answers are much appreciated. Cheers __________________ /H

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chip647 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: The South	You know, there is always Lundahl. Lundahl Transformers, audio transformer and tube amplifier transformer manufacturer __________________ _____________

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kevinkr diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Blog Entries: 6	And Monolith Magnetics here: MONOLITH MAGNETICS __________________ "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan

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merlin el mago diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Catalonia new Europe state	Sowter UK SOWTER AUDIO TRANSFORMERS Bartolucci Italy Bartolucci Transformers \| Trasformatori di Alta Qualità

15th January 2013, 04:45 AM	#6
nattonrice diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney	All the ones mentioned above are well respected. Pieter at Tribute is a one man operation (as far as I know) and I believe there is often a waiting list. That being said, my order of 11 various units only took 6 months which compares well to other "custom" things in various circles. For reference: this was last year, and the product is top notch.

15th January 2013, 12:48 PM	#8
palmas diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Audio Note

15th January 2013, 06:07 PM	#9
PGDO diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Zuidhorn	Got my 10 transformers from Pieter (Tribute) two months ago, they are for two 300b monoblocks. Can't tell you how they sound yet as the amps are not yet finished. What I can tell you is that Pieter is very knowledgeable and will help you with the transformer specifications for your particular circuit if needed. All transformers are custom made and of very high build quality, no compromises are made, they are all potted in aluminum pots and have a nice black powder coating. You can even ask for a custom color if you like. There are several different types of transformer cores and materials which can be specified. As said I can’t say anything yet about the sound but what I hear is that his opt’s are at least as good if not better than the (copper) Audio note's, Hashimoto and Tamura’s and pricing is very competitive. As Nattonrice pointed out it is a one man operation so don’t expect fast delivery times but I think they are well worth the wait. He ships worldwide, I have seen him shipping units to Australia and packaging is excellent. I also have a Tribute Inductive Volume Control and MC step-up’s and am quite happy with them. Best regards, Peter

21st January 2013, 08:08 PM	#10
max2401 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010	I use Menno van der Veen's universal transformers: Menno van der Veen, audio electronic research & consultancy I can't compare them to anything else but they sound pretty damn good to me.

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