Pacific Transformer designs and manufactures a line of pre-designed guitar amp transformers that can be purchased directly through our ecommerce site, Pacific Audio Magnetics.
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Insights from 45 years of transformer engineering — technical deep dives, industry trends, and practical guidance from the Pacific Transformer team.
Founded in 1981, Pacific Transformer enters its 45th year of delivering custom magnetics with world-class engineering, industry-leading turnaround, and a relentless commitment to quality.
Engineering for mission-critical applications. From the depths of the ocean to the surface of Mars, custom transformers must deliver reliable performance in the most challenging environments.
The heart behind the sound: how custom transformers shape iconic guitar amplifiers from Trainwreck to Two Rock.
Building supply chain resilience with custom power transformers. How we kept operations running during the recent port strike.
We'll fix what your last vendor broke. At Pacific Transformer, we take ownership from start to finish, delivering on time, every time.
It's not impossible until we say it is. At Pacific Transformer, we see ourselves as more than just a manufacturer—we're your engineering partners.
Pacific Transformer named a finalist in the Green/Sustainability category at the 2024 ACG Orange County Awards.
Discover the power of custom solutions with Pacific Transformer. Custom transformers enhance performance, reliability, and space efficiency.
Helios Power has achieved a significant breakthrough with their innovative distribution transformers by utilizing a patented high-impedance design.
Renown vintage audio gear brought back to life. How Pacific Transformer reverse-engineered transformers for legendary Acoustat electrostatic speakers.
Elevating our commitment to California manufacturing excellence with CMTA membership.
Pacific Transformer's high-quality transformers have helped make fast and reliable charging accessible to Tesla owners around the globe.
The best sounding guitar amp transformers at an affordable price. Introducing the RED series.
Making sustainable, off-grid living a reality. Custom transformers designed for the unique demands of off-grid power systems.
How Pacific Transformer played a part in the Opportunity mission. The remarkable true story of Opportunity, the Mars rover launched in July of 2003.
How do you define the world's best transformers? Our definition is the sum of four categories: reliability, speed, flexibility, and affordability.
Pacific Transformer wins the award in Global Supplier Collaboration & Partnership from Otis, the world's leading elevator and escalator company.
For almost four decades, Pacific Transformer has been involved in the design and manufacturing of transformers in almost every facet of the alternative energy field.
We have designed thousands of common parts which we have made available in our online parts catalog.
The James Webb Space Telescope: a revolutionary machine that will study every phase of cosmic history.
Pacific Transformer assists in bringing back a recording studio icon—the Sound Techniques analog console used by The Beatles, David Bowie, and more.
Pacific Transformer in 2021 — A year in review. From our 40th anniversary to our first consumer brand and a major acquisition.
Pacific Transformer expands Mexico based manufacturing capacity by 300%.
Supply chain disruptions? Not here. Battle-tested contingency plans across our global facilities ensure your products arrive on time.
The same stellar sounding, hand-wound transformers at a lower price point.
Developing radiation-hardened, hermetic DC-DC converters for space applications with unprecedented flexibility.
Engineering the Harley-Davidson Livewire's charging system. Pacific Transformer's role in powering Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle.
The sound of legends. How Pacific Transformer's proprietary transformers power the amplifiers used by John Mayer, Eric Johnson, and more.
Pacific Transformer acquires Transformer Design and Supply, famed for building stellar high-end audio transformers for brands like Matchless and Divided by 13.
Pacific Audio Magnetics officially launches at Summer NAMM, the first B2C product in Pacific Transformer's 40-year history.
The first helicopter on Mars, powered by Pacific Transformer. Ingenuity lifted off the Martian surface making it the first powered controlled flight outside of earth.
40 million of the world's best transformers shipped since 1981. The story of how three friends started Pacific Transformer.
Pacific Transformer partners with George Alessandro to launch a direct-to-consumer product line of classic vacuum tube guitar amp transformers.
Current supply chain trends you need to know. From China plus-1 to nearshoring, how the pandemic reshaped global manufacturing.
A step-by-step walkthrough of our manufacturing process at our headquarters in Anaheim, California.
What are the essential questions that need to be considered when designing a custom power transformer? Our lead engineer breaks it down.
We understand in business, choosing a supplier often comes down to the numbers, and we think when you add them all up, the choice is pretty clear.
Other than our work in healthcare, there is none more critical than our work in aerospace.
Pacific Transformer remains fully operational as an essential business. Our engineers are here to assist with critical medical and defense needs.
We have designed and manufactured power solutions for almost every electric vehicle on the road today.
No such thing as one size fits all. Why high-frequency transformers require distinct core materials and design considerations.
The lesser known risks of offshore manufacturing: quality, inconsistency, true cost, and the unforeseen logistics challenges.
Unpacking agency approvals. Understanding Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories and what UL, CSA, TUV, and ETL certifications really mean.
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