Tube amp newbie- where can I learn??


Hey fellow audiophiles- I am just beginning to get into tube amps (having just acquired 4 of them!), and am looking for a book or online resource that will help explain the basics of how a tube amp works (i.e. what a capacitor does; how a transformer works; etc., etc.).

Keep in mind, I have absolutely NO background in electronics, and don't neccesarily want to be able to rebuild anything, I just want to understand the basic principles of tube amp design, and maybe be able to actually look inside my amps and understand what all the parts are, and what they do. Any ideas? Thanks all, and good listening!
sutts
Hey Sutts, so you went out and did it. Good for you. Get hold of Jcbtubes. He mods all my tube amps and can give you an idea of what certain Caps, resistors, Etc will sound like. Congratulations! Which speakers did you go for? SE or TE. BTW, Jc is an EE among other things.
Kubla- check your e-mail- (let's discuss...)

Bruce- how are ya? Haven't decided on speakers yet. Unfortunately, the only room avaialable for the system right now is a tiny 8'x10' second bedroom, with furniture already in there! (gonna be a little tight...). Girlfriend & I are in smaller 2-bdm apartment, and main A/V system (Theta Dreadnaught 5-channel SS amp; 5 Totem Mani-2 speakers; and Sim Attraction Processor; etc.) dominates main room- so only second bdm left.

So, based on that restriction, Israel has recommended the Partial Eclipse for now ('cause Super's or Total's bass would probably overload a tiny room like that big time). But yes, Supers (with new Silk Dome-based tweeter), would be eventual solution given bigger room... How's your system these days?
Hi Sutts Congrats on your purchase. I have a all tube rig and would be interested on who modded your amps. I have a Anthem 1 that sounds great but.... Thanks
"Beginner's Guide to tube Audio" /"Tube Audio Design" (BKAA42) on-line at www.audioxpress.com < Regards, Rute.