Merren Audio

Merren Audio has been in business since 1984. We have been in California for the last 7 years. We were originally located in Caldwell, NJ servicing Hi-End audio and musical instrument amplifiers.

Sometime in the early 80's I met the late Ken Fisher and we instantly became friends. He always provided exceptional insight and constructive feedback on my first reproduction AC30 and Marshall output transformers. It wasn't quite right until Ken gave his approval... Ken was always friendly and informative to anyone who needed his help, especially those just starting out in electronics. I carry on this tradition in providing a professional, friendly and informative atmosphere to my customers and people I meet.

Merren Audio has been mostly an "underground" alternative for transformers and amplifiers, producing low volume hand made audio electronics. This website is an effort to provide product and contact information previously not easily available.

Our first replacement transformers were reproductions of classic Hi-Fi transformers such as the McIntosh Unity-Coupled output transformers and QUAD II transformers.

By the early 1990's Merren Audio produced a full line of replacement transformers for McIntosh, VOX, Hiwatt, Marshall and Fender amplifiers in addition to custom designs.

Our Business

Merren Audio is a small company dedicated to high quality design and craftmanship.

Our transformers are hand wound one at a time with lots of TLC and pride.

Who We Are:

Founder/Engineer: Chris has been involved in electronics, audio and transformer design for over 27 years. Received his undergraduate B.S.E.E. at Rensselaer Polytech and advanced degrees in RF engineering from UCSD. Chris also works as a senior hardware design engineer in the aerospace industry for companies such as JPL, Raytheon, Hughes, TRW and Northrop Grumman. Chris has also worked as an analog chip designer at National Semiconductor and International Rectifier. Chris  aka "cerrem" provides technical assistance on various internet forums. Chris has over 30 years experience playing vintage guitars and amplifiers.

Test Technichian: Lou Rosano has a long history in the industry and has worked with many artist such as Keith Richards, Danny Gatton, John Fogerty...to name a few. Lou provides excellent craftmanship and artist relations.

Field Test: Connor Kelly is graduate student at USC in Music. He provides product feedback through trial and evaluation in recording and live music environments.