I am new to amp building and my goal is to eventually build a dumble type amp. I say goal because after looking at some schematics and layouts it does seem a wee bit complicated. I'm thinking of starting with a Champ or Nik at CeriaTone said he is working on a 5watt D***ble that would be easier than their OTS.
Thus far the only kits I've found was CeriaTone... at least until I started reading some other threads here and have discoveren bnamp.com and their dlite kits.
Do any of you have a quick list of makers who sell different D**ble kits and willing to post them? Also, why would you choose a prefered kit over CeriaTone?
Would you recomend a Dlite as a first build? I have some soldering skills and reading schematic skills. I'll have relearn using the multi-meter however.
Noobie post for a question you may have read before
Moderators: pompeiisneaks, Colossal
Re: Noobie post for a question you may have read before
Tthe D'Lite is great to start with if you're looking for this type of sound. I started with a Lightning clone from trinityamps.com, and I've built three D'Lites since. I hope to finish my first 100 watt ODS sometime in the next week.
Just be careful with your work. Follow the layout. When you finish, follow every wire and trace it on your layout with a highlighter to double and triple check your work.
Just be careful with your work. Follow the layout. When you finish, follow every wire and trace it on your layout with a highlighter to double and triple check your work.
Re: Noobie post for a question you may have read before
James is right about starting simple, build your confidence then tackle the really tuff one's. I'd start with a simple amp like the AX84.com PI or a 5E3 Deluxe, then contact brownnote and ask about the D-Lite kit. They sound great and are fairly simple to get running, as opposed to starting from scratch.