somewhat OT: Tube amplifier building sites.

[jrc4558]

I want to build an amplifier. Need any information. Thanx to all in advance.

[Peter Snowberg]

Hello Constantin,

There are so many good sites. Here are just a couple:

:arrow: http://www.ampage.org/
:arrow: http://ax84.com/
:arrow: http://www.18watt.com/
:arrow: http://home.cfl.rr.com/dbhammond/doug.htm     (see his firefly)
:arrow: http://www.angela.com/    (see the how-to section)
:arrow: http://www.hoffmanamps.com/schematics.htm

They're just as addictive as building effects, just more expensive.  :wink:

You might want to start with building a little solid state LM386 amp. They're a lot of fun and that will give you something to play to inspire you while you work on the larger project.  

Good luck with your amp!

-Peter

[Jim Jones]

Hey Constantin,

Peter posted some great links - I'll second www.ax84.com as well as www.firebottle.com/ampage as fabulous resources.  Also bookmark www.ampwares.com/ffg for a ton of old Fender schematics and www.schematicheaven.com for just about everything else.

www.duncanamps.com has a wicked tube data seach engine as well as some nifty little programs for calculating tone stacks and power supplies.

Jim