Kits - How to Get Started


Hi,
I want to learn how to build a high-end tube amplifier kit, but have zero experience. Before I buy an expensive kit, I thought it would be a good idea to buy a learning kit. I tried the web and it seems I either find doorbell kits or kits that assume you have soldering experience.

Can anybody recommend a kit appropriate for somebody who is reasonably intelligent (big assumption on my part, I know), but who has no soldering experience and whose long range goal is to build a high-end amplifier kit? I have access to a temperature controlled soldering tool.

The more specific you could be, the more it will help. Thanks in advance.
Jeff
jj2468
Also consider Hagerman's kits. Before you tackle any kit, Google soldering or check [url+http://www.geocities.com/mistertippy/howto/desolder.html]here[/url]. Practise on any trashed component you find.
Building a chip amp would be a very inexpensive way to gain some experience... http://www.chipamp.com/ is one source and Peter Daniels http://www.audiosector.com/ is another.