Looking for amplifier kits.


A friend of mine is looking for amplifier kits (I'm not there yet). He found NAD and Levinson but is looking for a lower cost kit. Has anyone found an entry level kit that is tolerable for an audiophile or, better yet, a steal out there--a gem--a diamond in the rough? Lynne
arnettpartners
If by kit you mean DIY assembly from the components, Bottlehead seams to have a good following. I haven't tried building one of their kits, but it's on my list of things to do. I think that Audio by Van Alstine might also have amp kits.

Michael
I don't think that NAD or Levinson ever offered anything in "kit" form, so I am not sure what you are asking about.

If, indeed you are looking for actual kits to assemble, I second the Bottlehead mentioned above. I have a Seduction phono stage and LOVE it.

There are also some Audio Note kits that are supposed to be quite good.

www.bottlehead.com
www.audionotekits.com
I too am surprised by the NAD and Levinson. I can't see Levinson risking their name on a kit that someone could botch up. Lynne