[MrFixr55]

I have used the AES transformers in my AK10 Breadboard for a Pooley cabinet (10C), and in my 20 Big Box. They work, but distortion is high. (Of course, some of the distortion is from the grid leak detector, some from current AM modulation practices, etc.) I need to compare them to the ones from ARBE (He sells interstage transformers also). 2 years ago, I started to experiment with RC coupling but haven't gotten around to completing it. The reason for the transformers is because 01As, 26s and 27s did not have sufficient gain and I guess thy thought that transformers were better than extra stages. When the '40 came out, there was more interest in RC coupling, but 40s are very rare.

Someone on the ARF website designed a solid state transformer substitute. Here is a link to the thread.
https://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=342560

Sounds like a real interesting idea. to some, this may be heresy, but to others who can't stand distortion in music (like myself) it may be a licit option, especially if hidden.