For those that are interested a quick tally of the parts that have gone into building this amp comes to AU$690.85 which is a lot more than one would expect for what amounts to only a 15W amp.
A case, the two transformers, $18.50 for each 12AX7 and $45 per EL84, sockets, nuts and bolts, pots and knobs, light and switches, electros and other caps and resistors. a IEC power receptacle and a few other minor bits like rubber feet etcetera. Then you can add to that about 20hrs of my labour to drill/cut/mount/solder & test, which at 'best mates rates' starts at $45/hr.... so, for about AU$1600 I can build you one 'head only' unit and I'll come out about even....
BUT... it is hand made, a unique 'one of design'... and ... all that sorta good blurb....
Somehow I don't think I'll sell many....lol
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