[Elecraft] SMD-based kits

[Don Brown]

Hi

Not knocking tubes! In fact there are still some new audio gear around that 
have tubes. Some people think they sound better and musicians say they have 
a warmer sound (or is it just because the room is warmer). I also built 
several tube kits. I worked on many a tube stereo or TV in the mid 60's. I 
also worked as a lead tech for Tektronix for 5 or so years where I worked on 
many 500 series scopes with 30-40 tubes although my specialty was the 7000 
series scopes. I was just saying I would rather not build any more hand 
wired tube type kits unless there is no other option (a high power 
transmitter for instance).

Don Brown

KD5NDB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Phipps" <larry at telepostinc.com>
To: "Don Brown" <DolfinDon at msn.com>
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SMD-based kits


>
> Don't knock tubes. My first kit was a Harmon Kardon stereo amplifier
> with lots of tubes and no PC baord. It was great fun. I also built
> Dynakits and Heathkits with tubes. There's nothing like the smell and
> glow of vacuum tubes to warm your heart.