So here’s the final skinny: considering that there’s a plethora of tube amps available, why bother with something from a relative unknown, a newcomer, a possible unproven entity. While I can’t possibly answer any of these questions for you personally, I can offer a different perspective on the matter. So here’s the final skinny: considering that there’s a plethora of tube amps available, why bother with something from a relative unknown, a newcomer, a possible unproven entity. While I can’t possibly answer any of these questions for you personally, I can offer a different perspective on the matter. Red Wine Audio was a nobody just a few short years ago; so was Yamamoto say back in 1995. Point is that as a reviewer it is my job to dig out and find stuff that is off the beaten path: there’s plenty of that available already. Do I delight in reviewing a Luxman amplifier? Sure, you betcha. After all, the Luxman has its place in my system. Alas, finding something like Trafomatic Audio is that much more intriguing simply because it is a product that you won’t find unless you specifically look for it. I’d say a job well done, especially considering the birthplace of Trafomatic’s products and R&D team.
Personally, I am digging the whole 300B sound—it is pretty much what I expected it to be and than some. The only thing left to do is play around with different 300B’s… this one’s a keeper: perhaps a follow-up at some point. Cheers. Danny Kaey