Sure, then we can leave Launcelot for a DAC. Merlin would make a great Phono Stage. I had already thought about a custom wound transformer and can't see any reason why not. I get the impression you like Tubes other than the 2a3 a little better for SE. Is that the case? Whaddya think about the big gun triodes 211/845? Thats my dream. Of course mercury vapor rec. tubes.