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I'm in Hong Kong, so Ceriatone doesn't cost a fortune for shipping to this part of the world.
Intellectual property rights are admittedly difficult to protect.
And yes, Nik's wiring is super clean.

I've worked on a few of Ceriatone's pre-built amps.
If the quality of materials in the kits is the same, there won't be
any problems. Nik is a good person to deal with. Prompt and attentive,
in my experience.

TubeWorld is a first class supplier of REAL (not re-stamped) vintage and NOS tubes. Check their inventory carefully. I've bought tubes from them that were priced near, or in some cases, below the price being asked for newly manufactured tubes. The guy must have a time-machine. How the hell else can ...

I've been using an AVO CT 160, which is a really serious piece of British military kit. It still has the stencilled name of the Sgt. to whom it was issued. Anode voltage to 400 max, screen to 300V. Tests heaters, insulation resistance, gas and is adjustable to all different world-wide mains voltages...

Whenever I read about some of the "Science" that's used to explain various phenomena, I find myself remembering notable quotations from luminaries such as the late Dr. Richard Heyser; "One of the most belittling experiences is to deride the 'Black Art' of a craftsman who gets consistent results by a...