Hi, I'm Henk from the Netherlands. A long time ago, I was probably 12 years old, I started building amplifiers. I used the DIY kits from Philips for that, I built preamplifiers, a complete 8-channel mixing console and power amplifiers. In that period I also started building speakers.
When I was 18, all that building was a bit over, I was too busy with my studies and work. I was already working in security at the time and built the central units myself for various large projects.
Now a few years ago, before my retirement, I started building speakers again, for example the Klipsch Cornwall (Klonwall). About 2 years ago I started building Horn speakers from Western Electric complete with separate crossovers. These are now finished and I am very happy with the sound that comes out of them. I also bought a tube amplifier (so not built) during that period, the Willsenton R8 and I was very happy with it until I saw a video from Stephe (Skunkie Design) about modifying this amplifier. I did most of the modifications then. A few days ago I had some problems with the amplifier and then I sent Stephe a message which she promptly answered and of course was able to solve my problem, through Stephe I also came into contact with DiyAudio. I hope I can learn more about building audio equipment here.
When I was 18, all that building was a bit over, I was too busy with my studies and work. I was already working in security at the time and built the central units myself for various large projects.
Now a few years ago, before my retirement, I started building speakers again, for example the Klipsch Cornwall (Klonwall). About 2 years ago I started building Horn speakers from Western Electric complete with separate crossovers. These are now finished and I am very happy with the sound that comes out of them. I also bought a tube amplifier (so not built) during that period, the Willsenton R8 and I was very happy with it until I saw a video from Stephe (Skunkie Design) about modifying this amplifier. I did most of the modifications then. A few days ago I had some problems with the amplifier and then I sent Stephe a message which she promptly answered and of course was able to solve my problem, through Stephe I also came into contact with DiyAudio. I hope I can learn more about building audio equipment here.
