Marinair LO1166 vs Carnhill LO1166 - VTB9049

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KraftWerk

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I made the first transformer according to CJ notes.
I compared that transformer with a modern Carnhill VTB2569 and that transformer sounded ´´Vintage´´ ( what a surprise ).
I thought, more bass and more air sounded nicer than the transformer I made.
CJ told me that old Marinairs do not track sam new Carnhils.
I decided to buy an old Marinair (599 euros) to assure myself and adjust one I made to old Marinair specs.
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This is the result.

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CJ have the right.
They are noticeably different, not only have different graphs, they sound different.
On listening tests, the old one is a little quieter, a little less bass, more in the middle, and highs is softer than Carnhills.
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