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(5=Highest quality) How nice are the components in terms of materials, design, fit, and other qualities? Well-made circuit boards, computer-cut plastic and metal parts, and other precision components add to the experience.

PoddWatt Series 1 Amplifier

PoddWatt Series 1 Amplifier

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PoddWatt Series 1 Amplifier

$575

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Reviewed: November 11th, 2011

Just one listen to this home-built, high-end tube amp, and you’ll quickly discover that there’s more to that classic song you’ve been listening to for years. It has nothing to do with nostalgia — tubes just sound more musical than pure solid state, and the PoddWatt is a prime example. So, what can you get from a […]

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Elekit TU-879S  Stereo Tube Amplifier

Elekit TU-879S Stereo Tube Amplifier

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Elekit TU-879S Stereo Tube Amplifier

$600

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The great thing about this kit is the variety of skills you’ll learn. Not only do you end up with a warm-sounding tube amp, but you also learn how all these audio components are produced, as well as proper soldering technique, orientation of polarized capacitors, spacing of large-value wirewound resistors, and heat sinking of transistors. […]

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