Todd R
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nsorens
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Oh yeah it's bang for buck! If can solder and follow directions this has got to be the best tube amp deal out there right now....
I just installed the Speedball upgrade, it's VERY good. Much more improvement than the cap upgrade that I tried first.
Here are some pics.
I just installed the Speedball upgrade, it's VERY good. Much more improvement than the cap upgrade that I tried first.
Here are some pics.
gbacic
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changing the volume looks dangerous on that amp; your finger would be so close to the tube!
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The 12au7 never gets much more than warm. Even so, I don't think I've ever even touched it while changing the volume. I have to the left on my desk so I have to reach across the amp to get to the volume knob too.
In other words,.. total non issue.
In other words,.. total non issue.
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Oh just buy it, it's cheap enough and you know you want one
I have! Waiting for it to arrive, ordered the speedball upgrade too! I ordered it assembled, figured I'd probably screw up the assembly...
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@ nsorens nice crack buddy!
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Oh yeah it's bang for buck! If can solder and follow directions this has got to be the best tube amp deal out there right now....
I just installed the Speedball upgrade, it's VERY good. Much more improvement than the cap upgrade that I tried first.
Here are some pics.
Wow, the output coupling caps are HUGE.
nsorens
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Thanks Canuck, it sounds great. You will be very happy with your Speedballed Crack...
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I have a pair of Solen 100ufs and a big fat Solen 220uf for the last cap in the power supply whenever my kit arrives, hope they all fit 
Nsorens, how did you color the bell of the transformer black?
Nsorens, how did you color the bell of the transformer black?
nsorens
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That's actually some gun blueing treatment that my brother let me use. It's a very deep blue (I left it on a little too long) but it came out all right...
Frihed89
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Has anyone used K-701/2s with this amp? If so, what is your experience?
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@Nsorens: Did you stain / varnish the wood or is that the natural finish? Love the color of it!
nsorens
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That's the natural alder wood with two coats of varnish. It's a nice NW hardwood chassis!
I am still having voltage issues with mine so I am taking it in to a shop to get looked at. The kit itself was simple to assemble and the instructions were good but I had some issues with the radioshack soldering iron which was not the best tool. I hope to get the amp running this week!
Todd R
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