starting rebuild on crack

[mike langer]

Hi everyone,
My sad story is that I did such a poor job on my first crack kit that all the electronics had to be replaced.I have received my new parts and am seeking advice on how to proceed correctly.I want to avoid the errors I made and produce a great build.Would one of you please hold my hand for the first step or two?
Thanks to all,mike

[Doc B.]

The best advice I can give is to make an effort to copy the way the amp in the manual looks as closely as you can. Along with the obvious - getting all the connections on the proper terminals - that also includes matching wire lengths, routing, the look of the solder joints, and making sure all the fasteners are snug.

[ALL212]

Just take your time.  These are fun to build and sound amazing.  If you get stuck don't just bull ahead - stop and ask questions here.

[rockpassion]

Mike,

I am sure you are tired of hearing this but take your time.  Do not try to finish it in one night.  When you start getting blurry eyed or frustrated stop.  If you cannot figure out what the manual is telling you stop, reread the instructions and/or ask for help here on the forum. 

I found part of the fun was finishing these kits and then firing them up.  I have built 4 kits and took my time and everyone fired up the first time.  I am old and my hands shake when I do close detail work.  Also, my sight is suspect.  But I read and reread the instructions.  When I finished one part I would retrace all the steps and make sure I did it right and it would take 2-3 weeks to finish. 

So good luck, have a drink ready when you finish a session and ask for help when needed. 

Richard

[Jamier]

These kits are so fun to build, but working in tight spaces can become fatiguing. When you start to feel that fatigue approaching, unplug that soldering iron and walk away for a while.It does not matter how fast you build that kit.

[mike langer]

Thank you all for the encouragement  - it makes me feel capable of doing it!
 Again thanks,mike

[Natural Sound]

Great advice everyone. The only thing I might add is that you give us a general location of where you live. That way if you get in a bind someone local (if applicable) can lend a hand. Good luck and enjoy the journey.

[mike langer]

Hi everyone,
I live near downtown St.Louis ,in an area called Lafayette Park [the park itself is very historically significant  as is the neighborhood being very close to the Mississippi River.
I love most audiophiles and welcome any of you to come visit and listen to my set up. If you like contact me at [email protected] and we can arrange it. I am ready to begin and will start with a parts count and match. That is all for my first step. Please keep the suggestions and tips coming! Feeling a part of this quality group of people makes the job easier.
Thanks once more,mike

[2wo]

Use some of the old parts and some bits of wire and practices your soldering skills...John

[mike langer]

i am paying attention to all the suggestions  thanks evryone