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Where to get kits [message #89921]

Fri, 15 March 2019 00:40

Newjack
Messages: 62
Registered: December 2018

Viscount

So, as an extension to my last thread, I'm wondering where you guys get your kits from. I've been perusing Google and have found a TON of stuff, but so many options kind of paralyzes me from having too many things to choose from. Laughing

Figured I'd ask you guys for your input seeing as you seem to really know your stuff.

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Re: Where to get kits [message #89923 is a reply to message #89921]

Fri, 15 March 2019 08:04

Barryso
Messages: 220
Registered: May 2009

Master

Oddwatt was at the Lone Star Audio Fest a few years back and they had a very good sounding room several years in a row. Tough to do in hotel rooms. They have kits.

diyaudio.com has a number of forums that have all sorts of build threads. The Pass Labs forum on diyaudio is always busy and entertaining. Several of their boards are available at the diyaudiostore.com and a few are available as complete (or semi complete) kits.

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Re: Where to get kits [message #89925 is a reply to message #89923]

Fri, 15 March 2019 09:59

Rusty
Messages: 1451
Registered: May 2018
Location: Kansas City Missouri

Illuminati (3rd Degree)

Yes there are ton's of stuff. From amplifiers, preamplifiers, DAC's, speakers, etc, etc. So you'll just have to narrow down what you have a hankering to try. Probably if you've never done kit building and soldering you'll want to do a simpler kit format. But, it's all up to what you want to take a stab at. Don't intimidate yourself out of trying something. My first kit build was an amplifier. The venerable Hafler 220 power amplifier. I still use it, since the late 80's.

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Re: Where to get kits [message #89934 is a reply to message #89925]

Sun, 17 March 2019 18:02

gofar99
Messages: 2038
Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi, Thanks for the nice comments. It is quite difficult to set up gear in hotel rooms, especially ones with all concrete block walls. We use a PC and calibrated signal generator and mic to sort it out as best as possible. Yes we do kits and some are easy and some not. No commercial plugs here, as it is against my personal values. In the kit world, figure out what your budget may be, kits like ours (all tube based) are not cheap, but solid state ones can be quite inexpensive. Another thing you might consider is using modules to build something. Parts Express has many and you can build amps, preamps and other stuff with them cheaply and with good results. Elliot Sound has some and if they are still in business Ramsey Electronics. First you should decide on what you want and can use. The re-ask the question as we will be better able to help you out.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Where to get kits [message #99684 is a reply to message #89921]

Mon, 10 August 2026 01:16

Hank
Messages: 55
Registered: December 2025

Baron

I get that feeling that comes with trying to get kits from some of those kit sites on the internet. It can be a frustrating experience if you are starting new because there would be lots of choices that you will struggle with picking one.

There are ways that I get the kits that I need. One of it is by driving around during weekends and looking to see if kit shops around have the stuff that I need.

The other one is scanning popular sites online for what I desire.

Pi Spakers is a section on this community where you can get nice designs when you want to build speakers. Oddwats is my favourite when it comes to checking out tube amps, for example, while I use Parts Express sometimes when I want to get quality speakers kits.

There are still many more out there, but I bet you will make the right choices checking the few ones that I just mentioned. Wish you all the best on that, mate.

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