Newbie getting into DIY Audio

[longinc]

Hi There,

I am a newbie getting into DIY tube amplification, and would appreciate a book and/or website recommendation where I can get a good primer on electronics circuit theory & tube amp design & practical tips/tricks (e.g. like getting good at soldering). I have very little electronics knowledge, and zero DIY electronics experience. I am hoping to get sufficient knowledge before embarking on a BeePree/Kaiju build. If this topic has been covered previously, apologies & please point me in the right direction. Thank you!

Andrew

[Doc B.]

Start here:

http://www.tubebooks.org/

[fullheadofnothing]

Build a simpler kit, like a Quickie or Crack, before attempting something big and complicated. Quickie would be the easiest, and you could use it with your Kaiju while building the BeePre. Or you could sell a well built Crack for a profit over the kit price.

[kgoss]

Also watch the Bottlehead how to videos in the "How to videos" forum on this site.  They show you how to avoid common mistakes when building the kits.  There are a number of soldering videos on the web too. 

[Zimmer64]

Check out Uncle Doug's videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Stratosaurus1/videos

[longinc]

Thanks Everyone for your quick and helpful responses!!

Andrew

[EricS]

I always seem to be late to the party, but the Navy Electrical Engineering Training Series is an EXCELLENT read.

https://maritime.org/doc/neets/

Each module is its own several hundred page pdf.  VERY worth while reads for the tube noob!

[Sugar Man]

Build a simpler kit, like a Quickie or Crack, before attempting something big and complicated. Quickie would be the easiest, and you could use it with your Kaiju while building the BeePre.

+1.  A Quickie is a great first build as it is simple, and the voltages are small which will provide a safe environment for your first live testing.  If you add a Quicksand, you will get experience and a really cool battery-operated stereo.  If all goes well, you'll have more confidence to tackle the Beast!