— Specifications & Architecture —

Inside the Phantom DRGN 100

A closer look at how Phantom DRGN 100 is built — not just in components, but in how it responds, connects, and delivers its voice in real-world performance.
Performance Architecture

Phantom DRGN 100 is built around a dual-voice gain structure that moves from classic British authority into fully developed high-gain articulation without losing identity.

The Plexi foundation delivers immediacy, harmonic texture, and midrange authority. The cascaded gain structure extends that voice into higher saturation while preserving clarity, note separation, and control.

This is not a switch between two amplifiers. It is a continuous system — refined for a more direct, immediate playing experience.

  • British-voiced Plexi preamp foundation
  • Cascaded high-gain architecture (switchable)
  • Class-A cathode follower tone stack integration
  • Phase inverter tuned for dynamic response and authority
Control Architecture

The control system in Phantom DRGN 100 is designed for direct interaction — where key aspects of the architecture are resolved into a unified, performance-ready voice.

Frequency shaping, gain structure, and response characteristics are integrated to deliver immediate connection under the hands, without the need to navigate multiple voicing paths.

  • 1968 JMP-based tone stack (fixed voicing)
  • Integrated 400Hz body contour (always active)
  • Vintage Focus mode (fixed midrange response)
  • Presence circuit tuned to 1968 Super Lead 100 response
  • Low frequency push integrated into Bass control
Power & Response System

Phantom DRGN 100 is built around a 100W EL34 output platform designed for authority, headroom, and consistency under real performance conditions.

The power section is tuned to maintain clarity and dimensionality at volume, preserving the integrity of the signal as it moves from preamp articulation into full output stage expression — without hesitation or collapse under pressure.

  • Quad EL34 output section (Class AB, fixed bias)
  • ~495V DC plate voltage for full dynamic range
  • Solid-state rectification for tight response and stability
  • Custom USA-wound transformers by Heyboer
Volume & Stage Integration

Phantom DRGN 100 integrates patented volume management technology designed to maintain tonal integrity across a wide range of real-world playing environments.

Rather than reducing the amplifier to a lower-power version of itself, the system manages voltage, current, and output behavior to preserve feel, response, and harmonic structure at any usable volume — delivering a consistent, immediate playing experience from studio levels to full stage output.

  • HybridMASTER™ volume management (patented)
  • Venue Mode™ attenuation (patented)
  • Maintains tone and feel across volume levels
  • Designed for stage, studio, and controlled environments
  • Foot-switchable gain and solo boost integration
Build & Construction
Every Phantom DRGN 100 amplifier is hand-built in the United States using carefully selected components and a construction approach designed for long-term reliability and consistent performance.
  • Hand-wired, point-to-point construction
  • Premium capacitors (F&T, Mallory, Orange Drop)
  • High-quality Alpha potentiometers
  • Custom transformer set by Heyboer
  • Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Limited lifetime warranty
Reference Specifications
  • Output: ~100W (4x EL34)
  • Preamp Tubes: 3x JJ ECC83S, 1x Sovtek 12AX7LPS
  • Rectification: Solid-state diode
  • Output Impedance: 16Ω / 8Ω / 4Ω
  • Dimensions: 29” W × 10.75” D × 8.375” H
  • Weight: 45 lbs
  • Included: 4-button footswitch, 7-pin cable

The direct path is ready to be played.

Phantom DRGN 100 is built for players who want immediate connection — where feel, response, and authority are already aligned and waiting.

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