"Build your own stereo vacuum tube
amplifier! This class will offer instruction and guidance while you
build a commercially offered stereo tube amp kit. Tube amps have a
cult following and are known for lifelike presentation of recorded
music. They allow the listener to get closer to the music, are
emotionally involving and look really cool.
This kit is offered by S5 Electronics, http://www.s5electronics.com/l8stereo.html .
The 12G is an 8 watt, stereo integrated amp. The 12G is a Class A
amplifier and uses 4 10GV8 triode-pentode tubes. This amplifier is
best suited to higher efficientcy speakers 93-100 db, but will play
well through most commercially offered speakers. The 12G can be driven
by an I-pod, CD player, tuner or your laptop.
The class will
consist of practical discussion about the easy to build kit but will
also offer discussion of how to solder,commercial recordings, diy high
end sources, vacuum tube lore and audio tweaks for this kit. This
class aims to give the participant a rounded view of audiophiledom and
to desconstruct the exclucivity of "high end" audio. This puts the
user in control of the sound they're looking for and is a spring board
to other audio projects and most importantly is a way to get closer to
the music."
This class has a short list of
tools that each student will need.
Class Details
Day: Saturday ~ Start Date: Call for Starting dates! ~ Time: 10am - 11am ~ Instructor: Roe Fleenor ~ Weeks #: 5 ~ Price: Kit & Class - $341
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