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Old May 13th 16, 06:19 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Don Pearce[_3_]
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On Fri, 13 May 2016 00:57:53 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
Don Pearce wrote:
My first ever amplifier was a single ended DIY kit from Radio and TV
Components (Acton) Ltd. The input valve was a double triode (ECC83, I
think) and the PA was a 6V6 GT. The feeling of triumph when it worked
was quite something.


The first amp everyone built here was the Mullard 3-3. Unless you were
very rich - then the 5-10.


Pocket money definitely didn't stretch that far.

d

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