New transformer options for the A12??

[crtstudios]

I just ordered my first A12 yesterday, and today I see that there are now transformer option for the A12. I'm curious what transformer I'll be receiving, and how much difference the different transformers will make in future A12's I buy. I am planning on buying 3 more in the near future..

[tpryan]

We've been offering transformer upgrades for months, they were just a separate line item on the order page until today. The standard A12 transformer is the CMOQ-2S. Unless you order an upgrade, that's what we'll ship.

[unchartedthickets]

hey,

i'm not exactly electrically inclined but maybe you're confusing op amp
with transformer. they're not the same but can act similarly in terms of changing current strength across a circuit. if i'm wrong, please chime in.
i hope discussion happens regardless.

the A12 has three op amp choices just like the N72 and J99. the op amps are
named: SC10, SC25, SC99. for the compressor we have transformers that are named: 2S, 2L, 2H.

if someone with good electrical knowhow coupled with clear and simple english skills has more ideas about the difference, i'd love to read the following breakdown. wikipedia is killing me.

[unchartedthickets]

ok, ooops. never you mind.

[crtstudios]

Can you give me some idea of what the new transformer options will sound like compared to the regular one? I intend on getting a fewA12's, and might do well getting different transformers in each...

[jmettam]

Can you give me some idea of what the new transformer options will sound like compared to the regular one? I intend on getting a fewA12's, and might do well getting different transformers in each...

There was a small thread about this here:

http://www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA ... php?t=1787


And from Tim:

We're now stocking CMOQ-2L low-nickel and CMOQ-2H high-nickel output transformers for the A12. These parts give lower distortion and less "color" than the standard steel transformers for more variations in tone.

I would also love for someone to attempt to describe the difference in sound. Hopefully using a well known pre as a point of reference. Anyone?

Thanks!

- John