Win This Heathkit AA-1219 Amplifier! • P3: About The Build • Testing Components • Bench Tests • Demo

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I've got too much stuff and it’s time to start giving some away. Subscribe to my RU-vid channel and leave a comment in any of my videos for a chance to win this 1980s Heathkit AA-1219 amplifier. I'll pick a random winner after the kit is built. That's right, it's an unbuilt kit. And in this series I'll unbox it, build it, test it and give it away.
Here are the topics covered in this video and time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:59 Transformer Bath
1:27 Transformer Testing
1:41 Polishing The RCA Phono Jacks
1:50 Cleaning The Controls With Nutrol
1:57 Testing The Controls
2:02 Testing The Electronic Components
2:27 Replacing Electrolytic Capacitors
2:34 A Brand New Capacitor Tests Faulty
2:49 Why I Chose A Safety Capacitor
3:38 Heathkit’s Strange Test Procedure
4:33 Final Build Steps
4:40 Long Endurance & Listening Tests
5:02 Bench Testing (Wattage, THD, Frequency Response, Noise, IMD, SNR)
5:46 Your Last Chance To Win The Amp
6:23 Giveaway Rules & Amp Phono Section Demo
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@richeastmain4031 2 года назад

When I was 12 years old (I’m now 65) I built a Heathkit AM/FM portable radio which I still have and use daily. I loved going through the HealthKit catalogs and checking out all the really cool stuff they had.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Fantastic! So glad to hear you’re still using that Heathkit radio! Thanks for sharing.

@michaelmski5421 2 года назад

I broke my back while in the Marines, spent better part of a year in Balboa Naval hospital and eventually recovered. While in the hospital, I built this amp as a gift for my mother; she only had a small kitchen radio at the time. When I got home, I added a FM tuner front end and built a couple of speaker cabinets with my dad's table saw. It was a small gift but special to her. She passed a couple years ago. I think of her whenever I see Heathkit.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your memories, Michael. Very nice.

@donsquires951 2 года назад

I built Heathkits as a teenager in the early 70s. Thanks for trip down memory lane.

@ianbutler1983 2 года назад

I loved Heathkits as a kid. I would get annoyed if we had to go visiting or were having guests on Christmas Day because it cut into my kit-building! I can't believe people received these lits and did not build them-amazing. Thanks for the video, it is fascinating.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your Christmas Heathkit memories, Ian! Love it.

@donsquires951 2 года назад

I built Heathkits as a teenager in the late 60s and early 70s. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

My pleasure, Don. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@mr-meek 2 года назад

My grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit and I grew up surrounded by their equipment. I didn't appreciate what we had until it was gone and only recently, many years later, I've begun building and collecting them myself. If RNJesus favors me there's a home waiting for that AA-1219 on the shelf next to my other kits ;-) Either way, thanks for what you're doing. You've taught me a lot!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Mike, wow. Your grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit? I would have really enjoyed that, myself. I’ve been throwing coals in the Random Number Jesus machine in preparation for it’s imminent startup. Good luck!

@aariew 2 года назад

My father built one of these in the 70s and gave it to me during the 80s. Wonderful memories.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Great to hear that. Thanks for sharing the memory. Do you still have the amp?

@aariew 2 года назад

@@FluxCondenser unfortunately, no. I lost track of it a long time ago.

@jeffberwick 2 года назад

Amazing that you were able to find an un-built Heathkit and recreate that fun building experience! It looks really nice.

@nathanhetzel3330 2 года назад

My uncle used to build stereos when he was growing up. He used to play sound effects on his block where he lived to scare the neighbors. The police used to show up on more than one occasion. One time he played cannons from the 1812 Overture.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Ha, everyone needs a crazy uncle like that in their lives!

@bear1920 2 года назад

I envy the guys like you that have the knowledge to build and or repair the vintage stereo gear just not enough to learn for myself. Thank you!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks bear1920. I’m glad you get some enjoyment from watching others on youtube. I find myself watching videos myself on all sorts of subjects that interest me, but that I also have no interest in actually doing myself. RU-vid is great for that.

@tuyu8627 2 года назад

I wish i had access / knowledge to projects like this when growing up. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge especially about the safety capacitors

@OrionBful 2 года назад

Hope whoever gets the amp ,appreciates it ,seems to be a good little amp .I personally have a the mc 2105 (think you did work on one before)and have had some work done to it . I also bought a hafler 200 which was broken , if had your skill would repair it , I also have a few other amps not working ,brother gave me an Akai ,inherited a fisher amp not sure how good it is but is also not working ,it turns on and some lights are working ,no sound .My only HealthKit experience was when I was in early twenties a friend was encouraging me to learn electronics and he bought me the books and circuit boards to experiment on but for some reason it never happened .I still have the books and have recently been studying them but stopped again,maybe someday will be able too put sometime into it .Actually he bought the hafler 200 amp and the preamp ,the 110 model and am using it with the mc2105.I was told the hafler 110 is good sounding but am wondering if I should get a better preamp to match the 2105 ,any thoughts would be appreciated .Take care

@billd9667 2 года назад

I once thought (at 19 years of age) that I could build a Heathkit receiver while sharing a bedroom with a friend in his parents home. I had no tools, test gear, workbench or skills. I asked my brother if he would lend me the money. He turned me down and I’m glad he did. I would have never completed it or would have mucked it up for sure - perhaps both! I ended up with a KLH Model 35 system that I bought with my own monies and loved it. Fond memories…

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Yes, that sounds like a “sound” decision not to build the receiver back then given the limitations. The KLH Model 35 system was a great choice. KLH is another brand that’s near and dear to my heart.

@billd9667 2 года назад

The KLH "compact" systems were pretty amazing and a great entry into audiophiliia. When I saw that the 35 included a Dual changer, I was sold. I paid no mind to the speakers, but they were perfect with the 20w amp onboard and could really fill a room. It wasn't until recently that I found out just how beloved the KLH 6 loudspeakers included in the package were. The tuner was also quite good. I miss that unit, but had to give it up when I joined the Navy anyway.

@grahamamorrisonsr1135 2 года назад

As a freshmen in college in 1969, I built the AA15 integrated amp, rated at 50 WPC. I took the completed amp to the MacIntosh Clinic, and it tested better than the Macs. Pretty cool.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

I believe it!

@robertdiffin9136 2 года назад

I built the Heathkit AA29 back in the early ‘70’s as a young teenager.

@parrygyngell 2 года назад

I always dreamed of getting a Heathkit when I was a kid in the 70’s .. only managed a 2nd Hand SB-101 when I got the 26th novice license issued when I was 13. Thanks a lot for giving me a surrogate experience 🥳

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Ha! My pleasure, Parry!

@danedewaard8215 2 года назад

Heathkits were always top notch devices no matter if it was test equipment, ham radio rigs, HiFi components, weather stations, or automobile addons. I remember making an electronic ignition for my 1973 Volvo as well as a bunch of other kits. My father and brother also made a variety of Heathkits. Heath products were a great part of my youthful years. Thanks for this heartwarming video, and for doing the giveaway! Good luck to the very lucky winner!

@Enigma758 2 года назад

My dad once built a Heathkit TV. I remember the circuit boards were on pull out drawers for easy maintenance!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Those color TV Heathkits were epic! Never built one, but I’ve heard they required quite the commitment.

@DavidThompson-et8kk 2 года назад

It looks wonderful! Heathkits take me back to my youth.

@geaeliska858 2 года назад

I've come to enjoy watching your videos. The comic twist that you put in them seems to get me to laugh and sometimes where I'm in tears. I'm currently restoring a 1950s Westinghouse AM/FM Table Top radio. Again always a good video.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Grae for the positive comment. Much appreciated and good luck on your Westinghouse!

@davide.ercolano 2 года назад

When I saw it, I was immediately amazed at how beautiful it is!

@Paul-microp11 2 года назад

Oh my, reminds me of the times I was repairing B/W vacuum tube TVs to make pocket money. Excellent video, thanks!

@dougvandegrift2724 2 года назад

I am a new hobbyist in this field. I have some old vintage stuff I want to dive into fixing and I find your channel very informative and yes...entertaining.

@playbackvintagehifihunter9669 2 года назад

Jumped straight to this Latest video after introducing myself to your channel through your Bozak speakers videos! Amazing content and the final sound demo was great, so much dynamics!

@dondrewecki1909 2 года назад

Knowledge and thoroughness = excellence, as usual with Mr. Flux.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thank you, Don. Truly appreciate that.

@TeslaTales59 2 года назад

I do remember building the "test kits" on many Heath's! I always saved them- Something I built once has a tiny meter inside. Save those lamps- not common anymore.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Absolutely, Martin. The winner will receive the test assemblies along with the amp and I’ll encourage whoever wins to hold on to everything for years to come.

@christopherfast3527 2 года назад

Nice! Some people would leave it in the box as a collectible. I was happy to see you build it as it was intended to be used!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Glad you agree, Christopher. And I do have many unbuilt kits laying around as well.

@jimcypher 2 года назад

The home "hi fi" I grew up with was a Heathkit component system my father built. Great memories!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Cyph! Glad to hear from you. And thanks for sharing the memories!

@squizsquires6247 2 года назад

Very SNAZZY indeed.Neat as a pin and boosted performance.Brilliant. Don't know that Heathkit kits were readily available in Australia but that sure looked a fun build! Happy new year.Peace.

@mworke 2 года назад

Back in the day I built my first Heathkit - the AR1515 receiver. Still have it and am in the process of re-cap before I start using it again. The timeless brushed aluminum look never goes out of style in my opinion. Would make a great addition to my heathkit audio system.

@MichaelLivingston-me 2 года назад

Those are well designed receivers. If built properly, they have to give the owner a true sense of accomplishment. I think the youth are missing some very practical hands on experience with the demise of these kinds of products. I built a Dynaco Stereo 120 watt amp, and found that enjoyable when I was in my 20's. I already had a Harmon Kardon preamplifier, so I never bought either the PAS or PAT series preamplifiers. That would've been fun too. I'm happy to hear you're still hanging on to the Heathkit receiver.

@mikewater1958 2 года назад

Nice assembly job. Very thorough with your testing of old components.

@motoxdudeNV-UT 2 года назад

Did a few Heathkit projects back in the day! Great way to bond with Dad!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Great to hear that, moto. Sounds like some good memories.

@hifihappiness6387 2 года назад

That is a beautiful example of vintage hifi gear. Nicely done!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Hondo. Much appreciated!

@alanvandusen76 2 года назад

Thank you for the great videos. Love seeing all the old kits come to life.

@pcxfkxc 2 года назад

Thanks for the mention of the safety capacitor across the line. It's a good reminder when restoring vintage radios that use a capacitor across the ac line and line to ground.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Yes, absolutely.

@crimsonghost6454 2 года назад

I had never seen this amp until your videos. Great build and videos as always. This amp looks really good. I wish more kits would be offered today but they should retain that old school charm and quality.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thank you, Crimson!

@Magic-Enlightenment 2 года назад

Great 👍🏻 sounding amp 👍🏻 nice tone. Like the attention to detail testing and replacing components where appropriate

@cltmuscledude66 2 года назад

This was a great find- an unbuilt amp that you were able to build, test and play successfully!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, and I have quite a few other videos on similar kits and lots more in the works. Stay tuned.

@tiempodefiesta1 2 года назад

impresive all the time required and all the test made, congrats

@brendans5567 2 года назад

Thanks for bringing back some memories ! I remember building my very first stereo Amplifier when I was in High-school that I sold to a schoolmate . I borrowed a circuit design, and etched my own boards. First kit I ever built was an ArcherKit Multimeter, about 40 years ago. I had to go and dig it out and take a look . We sometimes forget the old analogue meter can be very useful .

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Brendan, thanks so much for sharing your memories. It sounds as though you were quite accomplished in your abilities. And yes, I love my analog meters.

@brianst.pierre6566 2 года назад

That’s a great looking amp. Thanks for putting it out there.

@sooperglide 2 года назад

Great, articulate video! Love seeing how these old HK's were such good quality and, obviously underrated.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, sooperglide. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, I’d have to agree, Heathkit audio was a bit underrated. Good stuff.

@bob1842ra 2 года назад

Really a nice little Amp, and I enjoyed the build process. Happy new year!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Happy new year to you, Stefan! Glad you enjoyed the videos.

@Cubik303 2 года назад

Component testing before the kit build is always a good idea despite the tedium and urge to just get in with the fun part of actually building the kit. As always, excellent work and nice choice on the music demo. Happy holidays!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Cubik. Yeah, it’s easy to want to skip the testing phase, but I’ve learned through experience it pays off. Glad you like the PVD Breaks music. Those albums are legendary and used all the time in commercials, music, etc. It’s one of the few ways I can share vinyl audio without a copyright strike.

@jameskroeger3730 2 года назад

I have an old Lafayette stereo 10B amplifier that I received for my 10th birthday in the early 70’s. Style wise the Heathkit kind of reminds me of a higher class version of that amp. Power wise the AA-1219 is significantly more powerful as the Lafayette only measures at 2.2 watts per channel rms. I’m sure the heathkit would sound really nice driving my Klipsch RP-600m’s. Thanks for the great video!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, James. And thanks for the trip down memory lane!

@irwin2335 2 года назад

You are very thorough, I never thought about safety capacitors until I watched your videos. I built an AR1500A in the mid 70s Found a defective part in the AM tuner and replaced panel lamps years later. A great amp. I am using an Empire Turntable and AR 5 speakers. Great Sound ! I like that integrated amp and you did a fantastic job building it. Thank You !

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Irwin. As I get older, I’ve learned to slow things down a bit to be more thorough as it always pays off in the long run. Glad to hear you’re keeping your Heathkit operating and I’m sure it sounds just great with your Empire table and AR5s!

@wesleymatthews137 2 года назад

This was a great behind the scenes look at the build. I learned a lot from the procedures you used to verify older components and I also learned two other things. The solution you used to clean potentiometers, and the system you used to hold the circuit board during The build. Great Intel.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

My pleasure, Wesley. So glad you enjoyed the video and got something useful from it. That’s why I’m here.

@stricm3 2 года назад

Testing new components? Wow! You are very thorough!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

I’ve learned the hard way, Michael!

@richardoljace6763 2 года назад

I built the Heathkit AR-1500 stereo receiver as a teenager. Your video brought back some great memories!

@Gtownblues555 2 года назад

I remember going into the Heathkit store as a kid with my mother and being amazed at all the projects that were available. Wish something like that were still around.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more, John.

@lvcid_ 2 года назад

Nice and thorough build! Can't wait to see what you build next..

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, lvcid! Well, me and another RU-vidr have something fun in the works that we’ve planning for a while now. Stay tuned!

@rodvargas2267 2 года назад

Excellent video amigo, it's amazing to me that you even found this unassembled kit .

@theoloutlaw 2 года назад

Oooooh, there's a happy shelf here in Australia for that 'bad boy' :). I wish they still made kits today of this quality. I guess that's why even pre-built kits are even sought after because they are fun to repair and somewhat easy with the instructions being layed out so well. You would think in today's market, with the vinyl revival, there would be a manufacturing market for such an item like this. Thanks for the video as always! Rick

@jesusponce2 2 года назад

I need this amp. With an valve preamp must be fabulous! And his appareance IS a perfect couple for my old turntable

@johnnytorres1215 2 года назад

Great information. Love all your videos. I would be interested to see more on vintage speakers. Bozak, Atec, etc.

@bzied 2 года назад

Thank you for an extremely well produced and educational video about "The Build" of this kit. I lived though the Heathkit years and enjoyed building some of their kits, including the AR1500 receiver, large automotive diagnostic scope, RC Transmitter, calculator and a few others. Enjoyed going through the stores and catalogues. I now have an AR1500A and an AR1500 that I am working my way through to bring up to spec and beyond. Both are 95% functional at this time. The Heathkit name, manual reprints and are available. The company is now owned by several original employees, and they are producing new kits that are now available from them. They also have a "boneyard" of parts, etc. from yesteryear.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your Heathkit memories, bzied. I always enjoying hearing about the glory days of Heathkit. It is encouraging that the Heathkit name is still alive and in good hands. I enjoy visiting the new site these days, and hope they’ll continue to expand their resources and offer more kits that bring back a slice of the old era.

@jimdavis6833 2 года назад

I actually purchased several of my numerous Heathkits from their outlet in North Atlanta, Ga back in the late 70s. I lived in Valdosta at the time and it was a long 3 hour (one way) drive but worth every minute.

@yvesangus7569 2 года назад

Good comment regarding the safety capacitor! Thanks!

@ntb8067 2 года назад

This was a great series, I have great memories of building Heathkits, thanks for helping with my memories!!!

@phonatic 2 года назад

Hope you had a nice Christmas with your family! And there is episode 3, wonderful video! 😀 I like how you pay attention to the detail, and a good thing too that you don't get tired of repeating the importance of using safety capacitors.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Happy holidays to you, phonatic! So glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, let’s always repeat the mantra: safety, safety, safety!

@stevesweb 2 года назад

Very nice video. I always wanted every Heathkit I saw advertised. The amount of knowledge you have is amazing.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Steves Web!

@BillboardPenguin 2 года назад

That kit couldn't have ended up in better hands. Well done.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Ha! Well, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

@ABC-rh7zc 2 года назад

That amp has a really classic vintage look. Nice!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, A B C. It sure is handsome in its simple way, for sure.

@kevinanderson7613 2 года назад

Wow, what a great opportunity! Thanks for the chance to win.

@robertdiffin9136 2 года назад

I’m loving those little testers you’re using. Checking if they’re in your Amazon shop.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

The Peak Atlas ones? Yes, they should be listed there. They’re great little devices. I have a nasty habit of dropping them, though, as they’re so small. So far they’ve stood up to the abuse.

@jaycronen 2 года назад

I'm new to your channel but I'll be back! Excellent video very professional and original how refreshing! Plus I like your idea of someone being able to win this super-cool amp and Heathkit no less damn!

@gp4533 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! I started building kits three months ago (Amp Camp Amp, now trying Nutube Pre) and just getting into this stuff. My soldering skills are terrible for now, but I'm highly motivated and the things I see on your channel show me the way. Thanks for that!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Great, welcome to the hobby! That Amp Camp Amp is a treat. Soldering tips: Don’t skimp on the heat. Keep the tip very clean. Skip the lead-free solder. Pre-wet the tip with solder. Apply heat on one side of the lead and solder on the other. Let the solder get drawn-in toward the iron tip. Use a mask, blower or fume extractor to keep those fumes out of your lungs. And practice, practice, practice!

@gp4533 2 года назад

@@FluxCondenser Need to remind me of that more often, indeed! I'm always afraid to roast the pcb when the solder on the other side of the ring isn't melting... guess I need that practice you mentioned.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

@@gp4533 Well, and that’s the thing about making sure you have enough heat. I think some people go too low with the heat fearing they’ll damage the board, but I find it’s better to go a bit higher so you get a real fast melt time and a speedy flow. That way the dwell time is less and you can get in and out quickly leaving a nice shiny weld. If the melt time seems slow or the flow isn’t immediate, that’s a sure sign that the temp is too low.

@smoncol12 2 года назад

Like the video. Never heard of this kit until now.

@chucklang968 2 года назад

Great Job, really enjoyed watching.

@VanOrsdal 2 года назад

Another great video,. Nice to see the extra work you put into this amp.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, John.

@VanOrsdal 2 года назад

@@FluxCondenser you’re welcome.

@Farquhartz 2 года назад

In the late 70’s or early 80’s I had picked out a Heathkit AA-29 integrated amp kit, assured that my soldering skills were just fine. I could never actually buy the thing, so I assume there was something inside who knew better. This is a pretty little amp.

@patrickhenrypdx5355 2 года назад

Very nice! I built a Heathkit metal detector with my dad when I was a kid (actually he probably did most of the building lol). Something was amiss though, and it didn't work right. He ended up taking it to somebody to track down the fault. It worked great after that!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the memory. I always wanted one of those metal detectors when I was a kid!

@tremolux13 2 года назад

I am digging that vinyl! Going have to find me a copy. Great build!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Yeah, it's funny. That album is really meant to be used for musicians and others to sample beats from, but I often enjoy listening to it beginning to end. Solid recording techniques and sound engineering as well.

@jaut-76 2 года назад

Interesting test using those lights. Heathkit always had interesting tests for you to perform

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

They sure did. A bunch of ingenious people that developed these kits, for sure.

@kennethrossfeld5532 Год назад

Loved your videos on the pp-1800 preamp, I've been using one for years and it and my AA-1600 power amp have surprised many audio snobs. Although I'm sure at this point the caps should be checked. Keep up the great content

@rig4365 2 года назад

thank you for the opportunity. much appreciated

@petersansome100 2 года назад

Great looking amp! Thanks for the video.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

My pleasure.

@brucebuckeye 2 года назад

Nice amp, great build, fun to watch!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Bruce!

@FuZeTacTiiKzZ 2 года назад

great and informative vid as always! looking really good man!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Desro! Much appreciated.

@thomaskendall452 2 года назад

Those were really nice amps. Nice build!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Thomas!

@sircrashalot55 2 года назад

I just built a Heathkit 60MHz Triple Trace Oscilloscope. I always hit estate sales looking for unbuilt Heathkit kits.

@MichaelLivingston-me 2 года назад

This is great. The boards look like epoxy instead of cheaper type boards. You did a nice job on the build.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Michael. Yes, I agree. I was impressed with the boards and all the other elements of the kit as well.

@KeritechElectronics 2 года назад

Nice. Waiting for some more electronics build and restoration projects from you! Keep up the good work and have a great New Year :)

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Keri. And thanks for being a continued supporter of the channel. Happy new year to you!

@paulmayo3703 8 месяцев назад

Great job on the building of this. You did a great job, as I am very picky on build quality. Bought it from your winner on ebay with all of the paperwork. Had an issue with the front panel switches when it arrived as they were jammed - a little dexoit took care of this. Great little amp have it in my shack/lab 73 W4MAY

@jamescoulter7052 2 года назад

That really is a good looking little amp and I'm sure that it sounds as good as it looks. When I was younger my told me about the Heathkit that he had and ever since I have had a curiosity / interest in the whole build your own amp kit idea. I just wish that them kits would have still been available in the 90s, the only thing that I ever had that was kinda similar was one of them science fair project type kits where you can wire up different kinds of circuits.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Yeah, growing up in the 90s you just missed the end of the great kit-building era. I was at the tail-end myself as a teenager in the 80s, but I was fortunate to have the opportunity to build something more interesting than Radio Shack’s Science Fair kits from time to time. Although, I have great memories of those as well, and I really learned most of my rudimentary electronic knowledge from Science Fair kits.

@bobnevala5218 2 года назад

Many years back (When I worked at a Chevy Dealership) I knew someone that put 3 new GM Ignition Modules into a Distributor and none of them would work. He went next door to an Auto Parts Store and bought an Aftermarket Ignition Module, and that worked as it should have. Great advice to check new Capacitors before installing. I don't want this amp, but I would give it to my Mother if I win.

@6StringPassion. 2 года назад

That little amp sounds super, and I am not surprised it completely exceeds specification with all those new caps and the care you put into the build. Very good separation and imaging, and no audible hum or noise at all. I would love to use it with my Technics SL1300 (from the same era). I need to get a cartridge though. Can you make any recommendations? Best wishes for a safe and happy New Years.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks 6String. As far as cartridges, all I can tell you is that I’ve listened to classic cartridges from the 60s and 70s. Moderately priced modern cartridges. And $1500+ moving coil cartridges. Honeslty, they all sound about the same. The cartridge used for the demo on this video, for example, is a modest Audio Technica cartridge that probably sells for under $100. And as you can hear, it sounds absolutely fantastic on that 50+ year old Thorens turntable. Don’t buy into all the hype. Just get something that will integrate well into your headhshell and stick with a brand with a good reputation. You can’t go wrong.

@6StringPassion. 2 года назад

@@FluxCondenser I was thinking the same thing. The modestly priced AT/Shure/Pickering cartridges always sounded good to me as well. Thanks - Gene

@rádiosantigos1958 2 года назад

Nice demonstration! Thanks.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@polishdawg4283 2 года назад

Wow that looks like a sweet amp for a small area setup.

@robertdiffin9136 2 года назад

Thanks for the nu-trol tip. I wasn’t aware of that product.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Yeah, my favorite product for control cleaning. For plastic controls or Faders, though, I prefer F5.

@HAUNTED-HAM 2 года назад

Great video, love the amp!

@marka1986 2 года назад

That's a nice looking amp and sounds good too. Really don't need much more power than that.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Agreed. For a modest size room, at modest listening levels with modestly sensitive speakers, 20 watts per channel can be more than satisfying.

@6StringPassion. 2 года назад

I wish I still had my SCA80Q and Dynaco A25XL speakers. I miss those a lot now.

@MyLadiesMix 2 года назад

We are all winners when we Subscribed to your Channel Thump's Up

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Aw, thanks, G’s!

@MODAC 2 года назад

Fantastic! Nice little amp.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, MOD!

@donthompson5205 2 года назад

Just came across your channel I find it very entertaining

@paul36uk 2 года назад

I remember the heathkits being advertised in radio magazines from the 70s

@dolby409 2 года назад

Really great sounding amp, but I’m sure the great quality levels are due to your precise handiwork!

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

It doesn’t hurt, but mostly due to those genius Heathkit engineers back in the day!

@jayrektorik1047 2 года назад

Great looking amp!

@darthbubba866 2 года назад

Lovely build! Solid advice to check *ALL* the parts before installing them, that practice simplifies trouble shooting later on - if any is even needed.

@FluxCondenser 2 года назад

Thanks, Darth. Absolutely right.