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Hi all,

Howdy all. New guy here.

I see the TC-15 is based on the Matchless, right? I have been reading some comparsions to the Lightnings and seems favorable and that's cool.

My preference is for the Spifire however and was wondering how the TC-15 compares to an actual Spitfire. I see the tone controls are more like a Lightning, so can a Spitfire type tone be had from a TC-15?. I kinda like the simplicity of the Spitfire. I like EL-84 amps as direct as possible kinda like the GA-5 (I know lower wattage) reissues etc. 15 watts is loud enough for any thing I'll do. But I like less stuff in between my fingers and the speaker, if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance.

Joe


Or does Trinity make a Spitfire clone (so to speak).

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The Spitfire is cleaner in general compared to the Lightning. Both have the nice VOXy, jangly, chimey sound. Except forthe tone controls, they are pretty well identical amps.
It is a much simpler design and a people who build them seems to like them. It uses one less tube as well and would make a good beginner project.
Both are single channel designs.

The TC-15 in contrast, is a 2 channel design with an EF86 channle and closer to an AC/DC-30 & AC15 all at 15+ watts in one amp. It is more complicated that the Spit, the Lightning and the 18 watters.

No Spit clone happening but there is a layout here.
http://members.shaw.ca/house-of-jim/Images/schematics/Matchless%20Spitfire%20Wiring%20Diagram%20Rev%202.pdf

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Thank you.

I wish I could solder, but alas I also have no tools. I may try and find someone local who can solder and follow a schematic. Or buy a GA-5 twice!

or save 2000 bucks for a real spitfire - but they seem so simple. Maybe Ceri@tone is the way to go. Or go for a elctronics course at a local college and build one myself.

Thanks again,

Joe

oh I have another question regarding shielding, but I'll save that for another time.

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