First valve amp build

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First valve amp build

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Thought i would share my first amp building experience with everyone here.Late last year i acquired an old 1940's "Webster Teletalk".which is a vintage,valve driven office intercom system.
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this is during parting out.other examples can found on the net. will start regular post soon.cheers

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How is it sounding with your gear?

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one off the net,almost the same as the one i have
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while parting out
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tube compliment
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transformers
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chassis with sockets,IEC connector and speaker output mounted
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control sub-chassis with pots,pilot,on/off switch,input socket mounted.
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tag-board populated,hook-up wire connected and ready for PT
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another "perspective" shot of tag board with componants
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another. ready to mount PT
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PT mounted
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PT wired up
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rectifier hooked up
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small label still inside cabinet note "1943"
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