Suggestions for a preamplifier kit

[titian]

I'm looking for a complete preamplifier kit.
It mustn't be an Highend one but if it is why not.
The major priority is that there is a lot of soldering to do (I know, very strange priority).

As option I would leave open to get the PCB (if there is the list of parts to be purchased). I would nevertheless like to have a cabinet for it.

Thanks for your recommendations.

Titian

 

[Gordy]

Take a look over at:

http://sound.westhost.com/index.html
http://sjostromaudio.com/_unsql/hifi/index.html

 

[Minion]

You could also simple find a schematic for a preamp (Or design one yourself) and etch your own PCB and then start soldering.....

This is how I started with DIY about a year ago and I have learned a LOT, I have also had a good many Failed Projects but I learned a Lot from my Failures and now are semi Competant in Understnad schematics and PCB design and Soldering and Figureing out problems....

It is extremely easy to design a Basic Opamp based Preamp ,all you have to know really is how opamps work in a basic way and read some Datasheets and schematics and study them and you will find that most all Opamp based preamp circuits are very simular in many ways......

Good luck

 

[XEAGLEKEEPER]

http://sound.westhost.com/projects-2.htm

Highly reccomended

 

[titian]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions.

@Minion
actually I forgot to say that I'm searching something for my nearly eight and a half years old son. Don't worry, he knows soldering and electronics nearly better than I do. Well he made a small FM-radio last saturday in two hours and then was on me the rest of the day telling me he's bored he wants something to make..

An hour ago I spotted something I believe interesting for him. He liked it at least.
Though I'm still looking for alternatives especially if not valve.

I think designing his own schematics is a little too soon, even if the house is full of (i believe fully invented) schematics done by him.

 

[BrianDonegan]

We have a very easy to build kit here.

There are a lot of very good preamp designs floating around.

As mentioned, Rod Elliot's site is very very good.

Check out the Decible Dungeon as well.

 

[Kinnja]

Don't know if it is what you're interested in, but theres a schematic here for a passive linestage with a tape monitor loop.

Its under Preamps.

http://www.users.bigpond.com/aagreen/