Yes, Basic training is back. Sorry its been a while since the last. I have been very busy clearing backlog repairs. Have to keep the customers happy. This 5F1 came in with noise/build complaints. The eyelet board was pretty messed up. All solder connections were merely tack soldered on. For instance leads were just laid against tube socket terminals and a drop of solder added. Same with most eyelet terminations. These old amps and other vintage electronics need a mechanical connection, then proper soldering to ensure longevity. Solder is not glue. It appeared that this build was completed quickly. May have just been inexperience, I dont know. The rebuild process took about 4 hours. Now it is a great sounding amp and should provide reliable service. BTW, I believe this is a Mojotone kit.
22 мар 2024