when you can't solder

[selloutrr]

This is the first time I've seen this. Found it on another forum.
Creative ... just slightly better then hot glue.
I had to share.

[Cantplay]

That doesn't bother me as much as the unmounted caps.

I'd wager those cause it to fail before the screw connections.

John

[David Root]

Amazing!

[Structo]

Or the use of hot glue to hold down components.

Doesn't a tube amp get hot?

I think I like that screw terminal more than the use of wire nuts that I have seen in a few amps.

[Phil_S]

I think we all recognize this as a

On a serious note, however, those white terminal blocks can be useful and make a very secure connection. I used one a while back with a used PT that had short leads and it solved several logistical problems for me. While I've never done it, it strikes me that you could probably hot glue a terminal block to the chassis, but why would you? Either drill a hole and properly bolt it or use silicone. I agree with Tom, amps get hot.

As for the phenolic strip, floating caps, etc., eeeks