This Mesa DC5 in a Sultone cabinet is my "benchmark" amp.
I've had a hardwood maple cabinet built for my 18W JA TMB Marshall and have been reclaiming old solid state amps as I learn more about vacuum tube circuits.
The amp herd today includes the 18W Marshall, DC5, an AX84 "Voxy Lady" variant, (2) AX84 P1Xtreme's and a Fender Super Champ.
I have recently acquired a Parker GM20 guitar, enjoy G+L ASAT Bass and guitar's. I have a Steinberger GMT7 for those days I have to rock.
I listen endlessly to Robben Ford, Steve Morse and Nickel Creek. Ask my wife.
I work with magnetics and power design engineers, so I have some help with Power Transformer and Audio OT Designs nearby.
Currently I have been winding my own OT and PT Transformers. So far this includes succcessful:
275-0-275PT
285-0-285PT
300-0-300PT
190-0-190PT
and (2) 5KOhm:8Ohm SE OT's