chinese Kits
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I've been using a Weber power tranny since '08 in a couple of builds. Right now it's a 6G3 or "Lenore". No problems for 6 yrs. I like the 125V primary tap as I have 125 VDC at the wall in my house. I also built a couple Weber kits for friends and told them "the Chinese transformers are fine!" I hope nobody's transformers burn up/out. Least of all mine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed
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https://taweber.powweb.com/store/bom.xls
Here's Weber's BOM, must be kind of straightforward grabbing all the parts yourself for a 5E3.
Here's Weber's BOM, must be kind of straightforward grabbing all the parts yourself for a 5E3.
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thanks Rob.
I think that's a champ not a tweed, it's only got 2 valves,the tweed has 2 6v6 output valves plus a rectifier and a couple of preamp valves, a completely different beast.
I'm sure at some point I'll get round to building a 5e3, seems an amp everyone should have
I was just curious about the Chinese kit as it was so cheap.
Marcus
I think that's a champ not a tweed, it's only got 2 valves,the tweed has 2 6v6 output valves plus a rectifier and a couple of preamp valves, a completely different beast.
I'm sure at some point I'll get round to building a 5e3, seems an amp everyone should have

Marcus
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norburybrook wrote:thanks Rob.
I think that's a champ not a tweed, it's only got 2 valves,the tweed has 2 6v6 output valves plus a rectifier and a couple of preamp valves, a completely different beast.
I'm sure at some point I'll get round to building a 5e3, seems an amp everyone should haveI was just curious about the Chinese kit as it was so cheap.
Marcus



norburybrook wrote:Anyone got any first hand knowledge about these;
http://www.ampmart.com/Product.asp?small=167
Specifically the 5e3 kit
$200 for a kit is half the price of anything I can get in the UK.
I've had good experience with Chinese valves.
I think an 5e3 would be a great addition to my studio amps.
Marcus
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sorry Rob
didn't see the tabs , you're indeed correct there's the full gamut of fender amp BOM's there.
thanks for that useful info there
Marcus

thanks for that useful info there

Marcus