Best DIY tube amp kit(s)

Good question! I'd like to know if anybody built any of the kits from the 3 companies mentioned and what was their experience.

I have built two of the foreplays, actually. One is a complete change of circuit: a (tube) constant current source topology, nothing new but I wanted to try something different. Sounds great. The second one is a much prettier (painted per doc's instructiosn) stock version. Only mods are dc on the filaments, gold rcas and the stepped attenuators. Very, very pleased with both. I like building these things. I have some fantasy of selling them off and building more. Joe

atma-sphere has discontinued sale of kits

I have the Paramour, but it will be a while before I can build it. I'm told that the Chinese 2A3's stink, but then I can always get better 2A3's. I'm also going to do a loop out for the RCA's, and an IEC for external power cord connection. I may even use silver RCA's for the inputs, if I can find them (Stage 3 Concepts, perhaps).

If you are looking for pre-amp kit, you definitely should consider Grounded Grid from Transcendent. Their url is: www.transcendentsound.com. I saw people were discussing OTL kits on their bulletin board, but I only found the pre-amp kit. Not OTL power amp kit. Also, I heard that Transcendent is planning for future product, and I am still waiting to see if they are going to have OTL amp kit.