Quote from: joecool85 on January 13, 2008, 08:23:42 AM

Quote from: sugrhigh on January 12, 2008, 11:35:12 PM
I'm searching (without much success) for a DRP-1 kit but I can;t find one. I know you got yours off of ebay but I don't see any there or even at online music stores.

Where can I get/make one?
What else would you suggest?

The DRP-1 has been discontinued for quite a while now, and they are pretty rare.  You can use any sort of mic preamp as well, I haven't done this myself but it should work great and would be a cheap way out.

This Berginger would be perfect:  http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-TUBE-ULTRAGAIN-MIC100-Preamp?sku=182482

I want these to be made purely DIY because I plan on doing a charity project based on the amps I build...
I may end up having to use a pre-made preamp but I would really like to avoid that.

Quote from: teemuk on January 13, 2008, 11:18:09 AM

Quote from: joecool85 on January 13, 2008, 08:23:42 AM
The DRP-1 has been discontinued for quite a while now, and they are pretty rare.

http://www.matsumin.net/diy/jisaku1/DRP-1/index.html

I checked out the site and it looks overly complicated for my first build because there would be a lot of trial and error since the site is in japanese....



Anyway, what would you guys think about either the Thor, or English Channel from runoffgroove?
I would be buying the ready to build kits from olcircuits and converting them from stompbox to preamp....
Would there be problems?

I'm searching (without much success) for a DRP-1 kit but I can;t find one. I know you got yours off of ebay but I don't see any there or even at online music stores.

Where can I get/make one?
What else would you suggest?

I'm using BrianGT's chipamp for my power amp stage...

What did you use?
What would you recommend?

I'm a fan of Marshall and Line 6 sound but that's not the definite sound I'm looking for.
If possible, I'd like a 3 band (bass, mid, treble) EQ but I can live without it.

Thanks for the quick reply

I checked out chipamp.com and seems like a good plan.
But on that topic:
Should I get the dual mono or stereo chipamp?
Do I just replace the RCA jacks with a 1/4" (guitar) jack?


I have about $200 to spend on the electronic side of the amp because I have a spare celestion speaker and I will be building the speaker cabinet and the amp enclosure

What's a good preamp that sounds good with the 3886 amp and preferably contains a tone stack?

-EDIT-
Also, what transformer/heatsink would you suggest?
Is it the transformer that determines the wattage (50watt, 100watt, etc.)?

I have been reading up on amp building a lot here lately (tube amp at first but they are terribly expensive).

Anyways, what is a good beginner amp to build? I have experience with pcb's and general electronics so I'm not a total newbie! I know I'm a beginner so I don't want to bite off more than I can chew, but I also want an amp I would be inclined to use, that sounds good, and is of somewhat high quality. I'd like about a 50 watter, but if you think that is a bad idea for a beginner I'll consider anything because after all, I'm new!!

I have seen the Little Gem (and MKII) and wasn't impressed with the sound clip I head of the MKII, the Little Gem was nice but I think I want something a little large. Same goes for the Noisy Cricket....

Basically, what amp would you suggest and what's a reasonable price estimate for the amp (without cabinet and speaker so just the head).

Thanks for any replies!