mark electro Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I've always been fasinated by tubes; but have very little knowlege about them. Where can I learn about Tube amps (and servicing older tube amps and pre-amps). Also how do I determin what would be a good "project". I'm a commercial electrician with good soldering skills and tech. skills so hopfuly I can avoid being the "humin resistor". I just don't know where to begin. So I'll start here with this thread. Thanx, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here is a link to a document by sonic frontiers called A Taste Of Tubes. It is a good place to start. http://www.anthemav.com/OldSitev1/pdf/taste.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark electro Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 The link is not comming up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark electro Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 O.K., I Think I have some reading to do. Thanx, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerTuber Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I found these kits interesting and they have a good support forum as well. Course not as helpful as the Klipsch forum [H]. http://www.bottlehead.com/et/et.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 The link is not comming up for me. I think I fixed it. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark electro Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanx seti, I'm reading my day away. I knew I could count on a Klipsch member to help answer my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark electro Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 InnerTuber, very cool website. Might be my starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I found these kits interesting and they have a good support forum as well. Course not as helpful as the Klipsch forum . http://www.bottlehead.com/et/et.html I plan on doing the bottlehead single ended experimenters amp. I am new to soldering and working on electrical components so I am picking something with great documentation and support. I want to get several kits and maybe a rebuild or two under my belt before doing anything really complicated. My goal is to work my way up to the MagneQuest SETH 2A3 PPamp. There is a manual available for the SETH and schematics for a couple of other amps. Forum member Kudret built the SETH and his amps look great. http://www.magnequest.com/diy_lessard_2a3pp.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerTuber Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 That looks pretty nice. I wanted to try and build some BHead 300B's, but after talking to folks here, I felt more comfortable with a bit more power for KHorns so I got lazy/lucky and bought Mark's VRDs. I'd still like to build some, but it looks like a tankless water heater and some room painting is on my short list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 That looks pretty nice. I wanted to try and build some BHead 300B's, but after talking to folks here, I felt more comfortable with a bit more power for KHorns so I got lazy/lucky and bought Mark's VRDs. I'd still like to build some, but it looks like a tankless water heater and some room painting is on my short list. I've heard the VRDs on two occasions and they sound amazing. They are also a tube rollers dream. I would like to have a pair someday. Give some 300B's a chance on your Khorns and you will not be disappointed. I sold some 300B amps that I had and have regreted it every since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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