Hey guys!
Im Micha from Germany and I joined the forum some time ago, but werent involved much, so here is my relaunch.
I have no real basic knowledge about electronics, but i can handle a soldering iron and I´m willing to learn from you guys!
PLUS I love music and gear, and I really dig tubes and vintage stuff! Maybe I´m a bit audiophile, too.
What I listen to at the moment is Kanye West yeesus, beatles stuff, Justice, mr oizo, the m machine and doog blood, Adele, Coldplay, Hurts- so generally electronic stuff combined with pop. Used to be a rock guy, though.
Any starting help would be appreciated 🙂
Im Micha from Germany and I joined the forum some time ago, but werent involved much, so here is my relaunch.

I have no real basic knowledge about electronics, but i can handle a soldering iron and I´m willing to learn from you guys!
PLUS I love music and gear, and I really dig tubes and vintage stuff! Maybe I´m a bit audiophile, too.
What I listen to at the moment is Kanye West yeesus, beatles stuff, Justice, mr oizo, the m machine and doog blood, Adele, Coldplay, Hurts- so generally electronic stuff combined with pop. Used to be a rock guy, though.
Any starting help would be appreciated 🙂
Thanks!
I initially came to the thought of building something my own because I stumbled over a 1176 diy video and since I always wanted to have one, I though I got to get on the way to be able to craft my equipment and to know whats going on inside, what alters the sound, etc. I also felt that knowing how to deal with electronics will help in my life.
Since it might be a bit too much to start with a 1176, I´l like to start with a DI box or a phono pre. But a 1176 would be my dream (and a pultec eq and tube preamps).
I initially came to the thought of building something my own because I stumbled over a 1176 diy video and since I always wanted to have one, I though I got to get on the way to be able to craft my equipment and to know whats going on inside, what alters the sound, etc. I also felt that knowing how to deal with electronics will help in my life.
Since it might be a bit too much to start with a 1176, I´l like to start with a DI box or a phono pre. But a 1176 would be my dream (and a pultec eq and tube preamps).
Welcome to the forum! Be active in the threads you like. Sometimes the best way to get your feet wet is with a small project. 😉
Cool that you hang out here 🙂
The first thing for me to know is what tools I need and what are good sources for parts and kits (preferrably in Germany, or EU)
I know the company mouser.com for components, and I believe they have a store in germany, too which makes shipping easier.
I bet you guys know more!
It is probably best for me to start with a kit or something...
My tools:
I have a soldering iron, something really basic, I don´t know if its precise enough, and a desoldering gun, and solder (60% tin).
I have a RME fireface Usb and Yamaha HS80 on the audio side. I wonder if the Rme is usable for oscilloscope software...
Unfortunately I don´t know people locally who have mastered the art of electronics and building, so I have to be inventive and learn how to read schematics myself 🙂
Thanks!
The first thing for me to know is what tools I need and what are good sources for parts and kits (preferrably in Germany, or EU)
I know the company mouser.com for components, and I believe they have a store in germany, too which makes shipping easier.
I bet you guys know more!
It is probably best for me to start with a kit or something...
My tools:
I have a soldering iron, something really basic, I don´t know if its precise enough, and a desoldering gun, and solder (60% tin).
I have a RME fireface Usb and Yamaha HS80 on the audio side. I wonder if the Rme is usable for oscilloscope software...
Unfortunately I don´t know people locally who have mastered the art of electronics and building, so I have to be inventive and learn how to read schematics myself 🙂
Thanks!
pretty much on the other end 😉
Stuttgart
Do you know someone somewhere here who offers kits ala 1176 and guitar pedals, grommeteer?
Stuttgart
Do you know someone somewhere here who offers kits ala 1176 and guitar pedals, grommeteer?
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Some of my favorite sites in addition to here:
*Tube amp kits based on 1960's Dynaco stuff:
tubes4hifi
Dynaco Tube Audio Forum
Dynaco replacement parts & vacuum tube audio amplifier kits from Dynakit
*Tube amp and instrument amp kits:
Bottlehead
Triode USA Tube Amp Kits Transformers Tubes Dynaco Upgrades and Parts
*Tube amp kits, tube line stage, phono pre amps;
Parks Audio
diytube.com forums
Class IX* Vacuum Tube Amplification
*PA and instrument speaker plans:
BillFitzmaurice
BillFitzmaurice Forums
fEARful & fEARless speaker enclosures
greenboy fEARful/fEARless forums
*Kits for PA and instrument speakers
Speaker Hardware DIY Speaker Kits
*Other forums
Audio Asylum -- Audio Reviews, Audiophile Forums and Stereo Reviews
Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Forums
*Tube amp kits based on 1960's Dynaco stuff:
tubes4hifi
Dynaco Tube Audio Forum
Dynaco replacement parts & vacuum tube audio amplifier kits from Dynakit
*Tube amp and instrument amp kits:
Bottlehead
Triode USA Tube Amp Kits Transformers Tubes Dynaco Upgrades and Parts
*Tube amp kits, tube line stage, phono pre amps;
Parks Audio
diytube.com forums
Class IX* Vacuum Tube Amplification
*PA and instrument speaker plans:
BillFitzmaurice
BillFitzmaurice Forums
fEARful & fEARless speaker enclosures
greenboy fEARful/fEARless forums
*Kits for PA and instrument speakers
Speaker Hardware DIY Speaker Kits
*Other forums
Audio Asylum -- Audio Reviews, Audiophile Forums and Stereo Reviews
Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Forums
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All I have is a solder gun with a couple tips, solder sucker, couple of pliers, wire cutters and a meter. No test equipment, no EE degree, just a passionate curiosity and an autodidactic obsessive temperment.
I have a RME fireface Usb and Yamaha HS80 on the audio side. I wonder if the Rme is usable for oscilloscope software... Thanks!
Yes it is, works fine with ARTA or TrueRTA. Check it out.
jan
thanks for the comments, guys!
I found a lot of cool videos of projects on the tube.
@coolhandjjjl what kind of meter is good for this audio stuff? (i guess you mean a multimeter)
can it be one of these, or does it need to be something more sophisticated?
(for measuring transformers, and audio related stuff?)
Multimeter Digital Multimeter TÜV CE 9V Messgerät | eBay
this is the cheapest thing ever... 😀
I found a dealer here in GER that has 19 inch racks: Schroff 48,26 cm (19) Komplett-Einschub - multipacPRO 20860-121 im Conrad Online Shop | 546390
Is this good for a 1176? I´d have to give the front to someone for drilling.
What do I have to know about basic electronics to get started?
Thanks!
(@coolhandjjl trueRTA demo worked immediately, but is not very precise) but have ok analyzers as VST)
I found a lot of cool videos of projects on the tube.
@coolhandjjjl what kind of meter is good for this audio stuff? (i guess you mean a multimeter)
can it be one of these, or does it need to be something more sophisticated?
(for measuring transformers, and audio related stuff?)
Multimeter Digital Multimeter TÜV CE 9V Messgerät | eBay
this is the cheapest thing ever... 😀
I found a dealer here in GER that has 19 inch racks: Schroff 48,26 cm (19) Komplett-Einschub - multipacPRO 20860-121 im Conrad Online Shop | 546390
Is this good for a 1176? I´d have to give the front to someone for drilling.
What do I have to know about basic electronics to get started?
Thanks!
(@coolhandjjl trueRTA demo worked immediately, but is not very precise) but have ok analyzers as VST)
I have a plain jane digital multimeter with probes from Rad Shack.
22-Range Pocket Digital Multimeter - RadioShack.com
Mine isn't even the cool looking yellow like their latest one, it's dull battleship grey.
22-Range Pocket Digital Multimeter - RadioShack.com
Mine isn't even the cool looking yellow like their latest one, it's dull battleship grey.
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