max graff wrote:

I am planning on building my own valve amp and need a
starting point
viz. books, forums etc. Any tips would be of good help.

I have proved to myself that I can solder well and don't
have shakey
hands and did EE in my previous life.


As well as Morgan Jones, you might consider "Valve and
Transistor Audio Amplifiers" by John Linsley Hood. This puts
the main design issues into historical context, with most of
the classic circuits covered. The two books make a good
pair.

The bible is RDH4, which is enormously detailed and
consequently turgid. Easily found.

Availability and cost of good transformers should be kept in
mind while you're thinking what design to build. A visit to
a few transformer suppliers' sites might be interesting,
such as

http://www.sowter.co.uk/

For valve datasheets and loads of schematics, this is a good
place to start:

http://www.duncanamps.com/

Good luck

Ian