Starting the build

[Karl5150]

Got my kit Tuesday and promised myself I will take my time and enjoy the build. (I know I will enjoy the completed amp for a long time) I like the inclusion of the voltage and secondary tests early in the process, lets one confirm build and encourages solder joint review practices.
I noticed 2 little things so far in my 6/11/15 manual:
Last instructions on page 26 call for a 2 1/4" black wire from the N on the inlet to 47L, I needed at least 3" just to reach, I used 3 1/2" for a couple of twists with the red wire.
The voltage check on page 27 says to check on 49 and 50, SB 47 and 48.
I also noticed the large tube sockets are a VERY tight fit into the panel. A little filing and rubber mallet persuasion were required.

 

[Karl5150]

The build continues.
I noticed another little glitch in the manual: The 3rd step of instructions on page 34 instructs to "Attach and solder the other lead to 8L,..." I believe it should just be "Attach the other lead to 8L,..." as on page 36, steps 2 and 3 are to add wires to 8L and solder 8L in step 3.
At my current pace it'll take another week, but that's fine. My wife drove into the garage where I was happily soldering up a few more joints before dinner. As she got out of the car she said "Oh, aren't you in heaven."
She was right.

 

[Strikkflypilot]

Pictures, please!

 

[Rocketman248]

Thanks for posting the manual suggestions.  I'm hoping to start mine this weekend, so it's nice to have a few pointers.

 

[Karl5150]

If you look in my "a little help please" post Paul pointed out that the resistance on #45 can't be 0 Ohms.
For me it was easier to attach the heat sinks to the little board prior to wiring it in and attaching it to the standoffs. YMMV.
I still have a couple of Voltages to iron out, but I gotta say it looks pretty cool with all 4 bottles lined up on deck.
This is a preview picture from a few days ago.