KT88 SE Basic or Master Kit - Page 19

erics84 · 25th January 2013, 06:09 PM

I just ordered this kit, Scott was kind enough to ship it to an address I visited while on vacation in the States where I picked it up and hauled it back to Norway through carefully packed checked baggage. This of course didn't stop the TSA from undoing his careful packing job and making a mess of things. I'm certain that they are responsible for the only damage sustained to the kit which was a ruined KT88 tube. I think also the case was a little bit tweaked on the front edge, but that is easily repaired next time I open the case up.

I'd love to write a full review but, missing one of the key components due to the travel difficulties has made this one interesting "monoblock". So far, however, I am very pleased with the detailed instructions with pictures, carefully packed and separated items. He even includes the hex key needed to tighten the potentiometer knob and the power cord for Norway! It's a non-issue to convert between 120 and 240. The difficulty constructing this kit was much lower than I thought at first glance.

Scott's communication has been fantastic throughout this ordering process. I am happy to be a proud owner of the KT88 SE Master kit

I'm attaching some photos at the following imgur album link. I believe that I will finish the capacitors and fix up the sides of the xfmrs, but for now it looks really sharp. My next project will be to make a suitable DAC, and then the speakers. I have a lot of work left, I suppose.

KT88 SE Amplifier Build - Imgur

Thanks Scott!

TiMBoZ · 30th January 2013, 02:47 AM

Are there any left?

scott17 · 30th January 2013, 03:52 AM

Yes, I have 2 master kits left. One powder coated, one plain aluminum.

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Are there any left?

TiMBoZ · 30th January 2013, 08:40 PM

Ok, I've sent an email to your gmail account.

IanS1 · 30th January 2013, 09:19 PM

I've had mine up and running for a week or so now and I'm really pleased with it. Excellent with my 100db speakers, no humming very quiet indeed.

This was my first valve amp build and Scott's instructions made the whole thing a real pleasure to do. Scott is the perfect gent to deal with too.

scott17 · 30th January 2013, 11:02 PM

I have not received an email, and I cannot send you a PM. You have PM disabled for your account.

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Ok, I've sent an email to your gmail account.

TiMBoZ · 30th January 2013, 11:07 PM

I got a bounce back from gmail....just a second...I'll update my account

TiMBoZ · 30th January 2013, 11:36 PM

I just bought my 1st amp kit too! How exciting! This will keep me amused for ages. Now I just got to figure out how to break it to the wifey?...

sakellogg · 3rd February 2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TiMBoZ

I just bought my 1st amp kit too! How exciting! This will keep me amused for ages. Now I just got to figure out how to break it to the wifey?...

It is better to ask forgivness than permission isn't it.

TerryO · 3rd February 2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TiMBoZ

I just bought my 1st amp kit too! How exciting! This will keep me amused for ages. Now I just got to figure out how to break it to the wifey?...

Hi Tim,

I think you're really going to like the amp. A buddy of mine (Dave Rosgaard) built one of the amps and is very happy with it. So far, every single person that's heard his amp has praised it, and it's certainly not an easy crowd to please by any means!

Best Regards,
Terry Olson

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25th January 2013, 06:09 PM	#181
erics84 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	I just ordered this kit, Scott was kind enough to ship it to an address I visited while on vacation in the States where I picked it up and hauled it back to Norway through carefully packed checked baggage. This of course didn't stop the TSA from undoing his careful packing job and making a mess of things. I'm certain that they are responsible for the only damage sustained to the kit which was a ruined KT88 tube. I think also the case was a little bit tweaked on the front edge, but that is easily repaired next time I open the case up. I'd love to write a full review but, missing one of the key components due to the travel difficulties has made this one interesting "monoblock". So far, however, I am very pleased with the detailed instructions with pictures, carefully packed and separated items. He even includes the hex key needed to tighten the potentiometer knob and the power cord for Norway! It's a non-issue to convert between 120 and 240. The difficulty constructing this kit was much lower than I thought at first glance. Scott's communication has been fantastic throughout this ordering process. I am happy to be a proud owner of the KT88 SE Master kit I'm attaching some photos at the following imgur album link. I believe that I will finish the capacitors and fix up the sides of the xfmrs, but for now it looks really sharp. My next project will be to make a suitable DAC, and then the speakers. I have a lot of work left, I suppose. KT88 SE Amplifier Build - Imgur Thanks Scott!

30th January 2013, 02:47 AM	#182
TiMBoZ diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney	Are there any left?

30th January 2013, 08:40 PM	#184
TiMBoZ diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney	Ok, I've sent an email to your gmail account.

30th January 2013, 09:19 PM	#185
IanS1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK	I've had mine up and running for a week or so now and I'm really pleased with it. Excellent with my 100db speakers, no humming very quiet indeed. This was my first valve amp build and Scott's instructions made the whole thing a real pleasure to do. Scott is the perfect gent to deal with too.

30th January 2013, 11:07 PM	#187
TiMBoZ diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney	I got a bounce back from gmail....just a second...I'll update my account

30th January 2013, 11:36 PM	#188
TiMBoZ diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney	I just bought my 1st amp kit too! How exciting! This will keep me amused for ages. Now I just got to figure out how to break it to the wifey?...