Scratch built stereo 2A3 amplifier

Wardsweb

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Here is the first tube amp I ever built. A friend drew a schematic on a note pad, I converted that to a formal schematic and this is how it turned out.

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Wow, that is a gorgeous build!

In the first figure, what are the two black blocks on the left-hand chassis? The right-hand transformer I recognize, but what of the other (on the left) -- another transformer? Plate (B+) and filament transformers?

I like the way you oriented the chokes so as to minimize field interaction with the output transformers.

Bravo! - Don
 
This will help explain what is what. I tried to list manufacturer and part numbers where I could, just in case anyone ever wanted to build one.

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You really created a gorgeous amp there. Very impressive. Do you have any details on construction? For instance, where you sourced the parts, and how you did the metal and wood work.
How do they sound?
 

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