Tube Amp Archive

Thinking about it this morning, if someone has a proven kit for a complex amp - that's the way to go. D-amps are too complex for me to go it alone. For something simple or more experimental buying parts makes sense. I do have the tools/equip to build a cabinet and bend/punch a chassis - but that's n...

Reminds me of my favorite Brian Setzer quote: When his doctor told him his hearing was going bad and soon he wouldn't be able to hear women and children, Brian responded "so, what's the bad news"

I built a Weber 5e5a and a Torres (that I butchered until it sounded good). I think my leaning towards a kit comes from the BOM issues, I can find time and have experience to build the amp, but I don't think I'm ready to fly solo - yet.

I'm thinking about building an ODS and have been looking at the kits vs buying parts issues. Any advice? When I build a kit I tend to leave it the way the designer inteded (don't wan't to tamper with it), but if I buy parts I'm more likely to screw it up to my tasts - which is an advantage. Any advi...