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Cheap Chinese 6P3P kit

This looks like a really interesting kit. I have been looking for something just like this to build up as a small, iPod fed office tube system.

SiliconRay, thanks for the support of the forum, a couple of questions - what are the physical dimensions of the finished 6P3P enclosure? Also - is the instruction manual for the build in English?
 
Maxray, this is what I found on another audio forum regarding this kit.

Assembly instruction:
1. Assemble valve socket, audio input socket, audio output socket, power socket and power switch.
2. Install power transformer and output transformer.
3. Check assorted resistor and capacitor .Test whether audio input socket, audio output socket, power socket, power switch, power transformer and output transformer are shorted with chassis.
4. Connect valve filament line of power transformer and output transformer with relevant sockets.
5. Install resistor and capacitor of power-amplifier after installation of resistor and capacitor of preamplifier.
6. After soldering, check whether each solder point and connection of circuit is the same with graphic expression in electrical schematic diagram.
7. Test whether the voltage of power output and valve filament is right. (It is normal that no-load voltage is higher.)
8. Plug in rectifying tube, and then check whether power is the same with graphic expression in electrical schematic diagram. (It is normal that no-load voltage is higher.)
9. Check whether complete machine connects with valve socket. (It is normal that no-load voltage is higher.)
10. Plug in power amplifier when voltage of valve filament is right. Check whether cathode voltage is the same with graphic expression in electrical schematic diagram.
11. Then plug in preamplifier valve, and test whether working point is familiar with graphic expression in electrical schematic diagram. If it is ok, signal can be inputted to test the sound.
 
That translates to
mount parts
wire unit up
Check wiring
plug tubes in
connect to source and speaker
plug in
turn on
:D
 
I have been following this and am interested as well. The price point makes this a great example for me to test theory on.
 
RamblinE said:
If that's how simple the instructions are then it might be over my head :(
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Hmm. I worry about that too. Maybe the vendor could chime in regarding if there are more detailed instructions or not. What do people think - for a newbie at this kind of thing, would that kind of instruction along with the schematic be enough to pull this off?
 
IME it is not too hard building from a schematic. As long as you know the symbols used on the amp schematic you should have no troubles building the amp.
 
I do think that the order form said Ray would assemble for $60.
Perish the thought. :scratch2: My tech's shop rate is $75/hr.
sooo.
 
Maxray said:
Hmm. I worry about that too. Maybe the vendor could chime in regarding if there are more detailed instructions or not. What do people think - for a newbie at this kind of thing, would that kind of instruction along with the schematic be enough to pull this off?
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I will post a step by step build report, just incase I make any mistakes some of the locals can help and there will be some better instructions for tube noobs interested in this kit. This will be my first build following schematics FWIW. So you will be able to watch me fumble through this before you buy it:D
 
Big & Pink said:
I will post a step by step build report, just incase I make any mistakes some of the locals can help and there will be some better instructions for tube noobs interested in this kit. This will be my first build following schematics FWIW. So you will be able to watch me fumble through this before you buy it:D
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

that would be awesome, thank you!

I'm in a mental tug of war right now between cheap SET kit for less than $200 or brand new-ish SS integrated for $500.

Step by step instructions and an assessment of ease of construction would really help my decision process :D
 
I built a GEC 912+ amp from a schematic. Biggest thing is knowing the pinout of the tubes. Once you have that info the rest should be fairly easy. It is basically the same as if you had detailed instructions only you don't have to sit there and read each step.
 
Tube Radio said:
I built a GEC 912+ amp from a schematic. Biggest thing is knowing the pinout of the tubes. Once you have that info the rest should be fairly easy. It is basically the same as if you had detailed instructions only you don't have to sit there and read each step.
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Care to translate?:D
 

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Big & Pink said:
I will post a step by step build report, just incase I make any mistakes some of the locals can help and there will be some better instructions for tube noobs interested in this kit. This will be my first build following schematics FWIW. So you will be able to watch me fumble through this before you buy it:D
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That would be real nice - the step by step, not the "just in case I make any mistakes" part

I'm getting interested on a kit since I have a couple tube amps - last one was built already from a kit and upgraded to boot - K-12M
I can see building a kit, maybe upgrade parts, may another kit and can the board and go point-to-point
One of the hardest parts is deciding which kit for a start.
 
Big & Pink said:
I will post a step by step build report, just incase I make any mistakes some of the locals can help and there will be some better instructions for tube noobs interested in this kit. This will be my first build following schematics FWIW. So you will be able to watch me fumble through this before you buy it:D
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Hey thats great! Thanks.
 
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