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I really like the way Radu creates these custom top plates. What a clean and professional look. Here you can see the high voltage switch to go between the 45 and 45B output tubes.

This is a great looking amplifier, and I really like the Bocote wood base. This also came with a Walnut base, a little plainer looking but also very nice.

Nice, high quality connectors of course.

The panel meters are a nice touch and tell the story of the output tubes and the power supply at a glance.

Here running 1920’s-30’s Arcturus blue glass 45 globes driving Sophia mesh plate 45 globes.

EML 45 driving Sophia mesh plates.

RCA/Cunningham engraved base ST45 driving EML 45B.

EML 45 driving 1930's RCA/Cunningham engraved base ST45. These little ST45 tubes are not to be underestimated. This combination sounds very good, rich and warm with tons of detail retrieval and a very realistic tone. In general the vintage ST tubes have a bit more punch and “slam” than the globes, and pushed along by the big EML tubes these old Cunninghams sound amazing. Jeff Healey’s gruff voice on Last Call is breathtaking with this combo! No other amp that I am aware of allows this kind of special modern 45-vintage 45 combination, its really unique and is a 45 connoisseur’s dream come true.

Here is my preferred setup with this amp, the Emission Labs 45 driving the Emission Labs 45B. These are some premium tubes for sure and this amazing combination allows the amplifier to really open up and deliver it’s full potential. With the EML 45 in the driver spot the EML 45B has a grip and flair that is really remarkable and never fails to put a smile on my face. Wonderful! This is a really special amplifier, and combined with these modern 45 tubes it really is a great example of the cutting edge of 21st century triode tube amplification at its finest. This is one of my all time favorite amplifiers.