Maybe this is the winter you build something!

OK, I take it back a little. I do wish every audiophile would build at least 1 thing in their lifetime. :) I think it would be cool.  Like, trying shrimp at least once. :)

Erik, I love the encouragement and enthusiasm.  So I've done the things I'm comfortable with or need.  Equipment rack furniture, speaker cables and ICs.  But I could be nudged to go outside my comfort zone for an electronic piece.  Don't need it but would be fun.  Could give it to my son.  A few questions.  My soldering skills have only been KLE RCA connectors thus far.  Should I be more skilled first?  Second, what are some good-sounding tube amp kits and what are price-points (if you know)? 

@akgwhiz 

This depends.  There are like $30 kits on Amazon that provide high fun / dollar, For something more advanced, look around for Elekit kits.

It's weird to me that when I suggest Audiophiles might enjoy building stuff themselves I get flack.

Nigel. Have you not learned your lesson after those SNR1 that you did a few years ago? Why dont you be honest and tell us what the outcome of that was?

Did you ever get them to sound good or did you give up?

Groundbreaking, absolutely stunning perspective which could revolutionize our lives, @kenjit.  Why don't you take whatever point you are trying to make, if any, and start a brand new thread on it? I'm sure you'll get plenty of support that way.