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Building A Tube Stereo Amp (Kit Advice)
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Why do you want tubes?

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In the past I built amps/preamps from kits and it was cool. And very cost-effective - you get a lot for your money when you supply the labor for assembly.
1. I don't have current info, but I think that Antique Electronic Supply sells tube amp kits. I think there is also a company (or more than one) that sells an updated version of the classic Dynaco ST-70 tube amp kit.
2. I think you can get excellent freq. response and quality sound from tube kits.
3. It's very worthy!

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For guitar amps, they're essential. However, I'm not certain if they're as highly thought of for stereo applications. There are certainly people who will sell their firstborns for a good hi-fi tube amp, but it seems stupid to pay so much for something so simple.

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http://store.triodestore.com/st70buildkit.html

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Thanks for the reply! Yeah, it seems like a really fun project. I'll be sure to look at your suggestions.

Anyone else have any opinions, or has built one of these?

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Magnequest offers tube amp kits, so does Bottlehead. In fact the Bottlehead kits are pretty highly thought of among Tubers. I expect to take on a tube project myself in a few months. I will be interested in hearing how things go for you.

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