The 445 OPTs are close to being done by Dave@Cinemag.
On a side note regarding the new BA transformers by Cinemag: eight interleaves between primary and secondary (old EP PSSS was four); partial silver is gone and now replaced by larger 20 gauge copper - the thicker teflon sleeve is gone from the old 26 gauge partial silver wire.
From: Marv Chen
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 3:00 PM
To: Craig Uthus
Subject: RE: CineMag BA outputs
You mean the slightly “organic” sound of the old BA transformers. :-) Of course we are splitting hairs here, but I know what you mean. Should be a better match with the EML 300B mesh plates you are now offering.
From: Craig Uthus
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:41 PM
To: Marv Chen
Subject: CineMag BA outputs
Hi Marv
Finally got to listen to the new outputs. Holy shit what a difference. Impact, bass, highs, the really great thing the slightly dark muddy sound of the old BA is completely gone. The sound is so clear and precise. If the new 445 transformers are this good it will down right scary.
Craig
