Into the dark abyss I go again....

[Feanor]

I've done a lot of thinking and researching, and I think I'm going with this preamp: http://glass-ware.stores.yahoo.net/aiam56stkit.html . I can build it with a remote for $400. I've read lots of great things about the 5687 tube, and the Aikido amp in general.

From what I understand, a major factor of how the amp sounds is what components are used for the:
-- Output coupling
-- and to a lesser degree the bias current.

I'm planning on building the plain vanilla version and then modifying it to make it sound best to my room and my ears.

Best Regards,
Stan

That looks very cool, Stan. Give us plenty of updates.