[Elecraft] KPA500 kit versus factory

[John Grimm]

I'm hoping that those receiving KPA500 kits this week might post some assembly observations and thoughts on the assembly of the kit.  I'm curious why there's more of a 'factory assembled versus kit' price premium with the amp versus the basic K3.  Is there anything more complex required with the KPA500 assembly versus a K3?  Any special test equipment or requirements beyond those required to put together the K3?  Thanks all.  John / K0YQ