I should preface with I hope I am not being impolite in these questions. I am interested in ordering one of these and wanted to know what the transformers are that Nik uses. I also wanted to know if it is possible to have filter caps that do not have the ceriatone branding?
rob
Not sure on transformers, I'm sure Nik specs out transformers that are easily available "local" to him for affordability and reliability. Not much different from an American boutique builder relying on Hammand and Heyboer to wind something "in the ballpark." As to the caps, I believe Nik is open to part substitutions as long as you are willing to foot the bill, i swear he used to mention he'll use Mallory 150 coupling caps and other things on request, but can't find it on his site anymore. Are you really scared someone will pull the chassis and call your buff after you smack a Dumble repro faceplate on it?
Spraque Atoms have skyrocketed in price lately, so either it will cost you or you'll have to go to F&T or something. Either way, any amp tech can switch the stock ones out in a matter of minutes.
Actually, I need to find out what voltages the power tranny and choke are setup for because I'm probably going to order the kit sans transformers to save on shipping. I kinda figure anything around Super Reverb size should do, but want to make sure my plate voltage is in the right range. maybe use Allen Amp's Super Reverb sized trannies?