Phew!! solved :)   Forgot to break the tracks under the 2 vertical resistors (R1, R7)  :)   LOVE the sound!!!   Thanks to Pete and all who have put useful info on this forum (and the creator / modifier to accept 12AU7's... ) - from total newbie and hooked!! - now looking for next project...

Hi   Total newbie but inspired by the whole DIY thing :)... I have had a go at the SSMH and I am very happy with the case and look, but something is not quite right :( The sound is very quite!!  Probably my interpretation of the schematic to stripboard... (experts out there will probably...

Quick newbie question - on Fred's board, where do I connect the LED's for the 2 tubes and the rled to go with it? Thanks...

Thanks Fred! Just received my PCB... Lovely board, amazing value & and super speedy delivery from the other side of the world!! Now to start building :)