Tube Amp Archive

I have a scope, which I have used many times, but never on a tube amp. can someone advise on best practice for this, where best to connect earth etc. Ensure your scope probe can handle the DC voltage you will be measuring. I use one with a 2kV rating. No problems so far. Thanks xk49w good point, i ...

Thanks Guys All great stuff, please keep the info coming. Was reminding myself about equivalent circuits, thevenin's and Norton's etc last night. it all came flooding back. I did think about building the whole lot from scratch, but I think my first build will be pre-punched chassis. i might give the...

Thanks Guys, I just bought Merlins Book on preamps. It is bringing back some fond memories of my college years.

Of course the beer is essential, but what about thing like signal generators, variacs etc

BTW I am from Scotland, just updated my profile.

Howdy, as you can see from my profile I am new to this forum. I would like to ask a question about building amps. I plan to start a new hobby building the occasional tube guitar amp. not for sale or business, but purely for pleasure as I am a player. What I wanted to know is what tools, equipment, b...