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Good morning, I am researching to build (hopefully) my own tube amp(s) and have a few questions. Can anyone point me in the direction (reading material) to find out what the different types of tube amps that are available. (I have seen SET, tube hybird.Tubes in the front and SS rear. , integrates stereo tubes, to name a few). And its a little confusing. I am 55 and my hearing is not very good. So I am not as a critical listener as some are. Also with tube amps do I need to build a pre amp also? My audio room is currently 15 x 15 with wooden floors rugs chairs and sofa. My current setup is an Onkyo TX-8500, Technics SL-1300 MKII and Cornwalls from 1983, this system sounds fantastic and can get extremely loud (I haven't been past 6, it gets scary). Anyway, I usually listen to bands Like Pink Floyd, Robin Trower, Grand Funk, Steely Dan etc. What I want to eventually do after doing this research is build my own tube amp, I am not looking for earth shattering volume (I already have that). I just want to build a low cost great sounding tube system. My Budget is less than $500.00, hopefully a lot less, I know you get what you play for. Also I am Located in Brandon Fla. Cant seem to update my signature! Thanks for your input!
