Just figured out that I got the amp cabinet from Par-metals. Saw someone else here that was using one of their cases.

Howdy and Thanks !   Nope - they're 12AU7 and 12BH7 (one feeding the other, then into the Hashimoto HL-20K-6 Line Input/Output trannys).  I am following the schematic that Isao Asakura drew for me (at Sound Traditions).  He was really cool to work with.    As for the resistors in the output...

I've always been a Weller man. My original just died (after 18 years of rough service) - replaced it with a new Weller WES51 - found it on Amazon for right at $100 shipped. Have been VERY happy with it since.  Great fast heat, ESD protected.

Thanks for the complement, Yes, PRP was real easy to work with and I really like that they are from the Midwest (I'm originally from Kansas).

Soooo – I’ve been a lurker here for about 5 years.  Bought some headphones on the classified section, but this is my first post here ever. I spend most of my forum time on other sites (Mercedes Diesel forums, Photography forums).  Now’s the time to make my debut.   About 6 years ago I began...