2 Jan
2006
2 Jan
'06
9:38 p.m.
Zane H. Healy wrote:
I must confess, these days I'm biased, my spare change is far more
likely to go towards the increasing record collection than it is to go
towards Classic Computers, and for the past several months I've been
trying to figure out if I should buy a Tube-based Amp, or build one.
Oh, and I'm listening to an LP as I type this :^)
Well I find if you have any electronics skill, build your own as you can
save a bundle or get what you want.
The amp I built 50% of is on Transformers, 50% for tubes and the other
50% is on the small parts, and 50%
for shipping and handeling world wide. If I paid non DIY prices my
amp is a $1500 US and Matching Speakers
$1500 ... for DIY I guess it was about $300 for the speakers and $800
for the amp. Note since you have LP's
you may need a pre-amp and that is about $600 Us ... $200 for DIY.
Expect other than tube changes well built
tube amps have lasted like old computers. The one thing I recomend is a
regulated power supply, every thing
else is your budget and your bronze, silver or golden ears.
Zane