Thinking about an Amp Kitset

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Thinking about building a valve amp around 5 watts for using at home. It looks like an easy way to get the expenditure past the treasurer ! Aston electronics (http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/valve ... -kits.html) in the UK build there own range of built up and kit sets for a decent price. Just wondering if any one has purchased a kit set and how it went. I'm OK for experience for building one just don't want to waste cash if there are better options. Thanks.

[Anvil Amps Alan]

The transformers look like Dagnalls.
This would put me off straight away.
Maybe Ryan could sell you a 5F1 kit or similar?

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Thanks Alan, Great to get your expert opinion. As you know there is not a lot of parts required so I think I will price up the parts and at least save on the overseas freight. There is a new Peavey ValveKing Royal 8 on Trademe for $350 which is attractive but It will be more satisfying buiding my own. Thanks again.

[jeremyb]

If you want a cheap wee 5w tube amp then these seem to get good reviews: http://mpcamplification.com/store/

He's on trademe too: http://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instrume ... 445260.htm

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Thanks. It looks very good. I cleaned out the garage some weeks back which was bad timing now that I am interested in doing a build. I think I have a good power transformer somewhere so If I can't find it I may buy an amp as news tranies sure are $$$$ killers

[rickenbackerkid]

Ryan is a great guys and his kits are awesome from what I've heard.