When I was 12 years old (I’m now 65) I built a Heathkit AM/FM portable radio which I still have and use daily. I loved going through the HealthKit catalogs and checking out all the really cool stuff they had.
My grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit and I grew up surrounded by their equipment. I didn't appreciate what we had until it was gone and only recently, many years later, I've begun building and collecting them myself. If RNJesus favors me there's a home waiting for that AA-1219 on the shelf next to my other kits ;-) Either way, thanks for what you're doing. You've taught me a lot!
Mike, wow. Your grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit? I would have really enjoyed that, myself. I’ve been throwing coals in the Random Number Jesus machine in preparation for it’s imminent startup. Good luck!
I wish i had access / knowledge to projects like this when growing up. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge especially about the safety capacitors
I once thought (at 19 years of age) that I could build a Heathkit receiver while sharing a bedroom with a friend in his parents home. I had no tools, test gear, workbench or skills. I asked my brother if he would lend me the money. He turned me down and I’m glad he did. I would have never completed it or would have mucked it up for sure - perhaps both! I ended up with a KLH Model 35 system that I bought with my own monies and loved it. Fond memories…
Yes, that sounds like a “sound” decision not to build the receiver back then given the limitations. The KLH Model 35 system was a great choice. KLH is another brand that’s near and dear to my heart.
The KLH "compact" systems were pretty amazing and a great entry into audiophiliia. When I saw that the 35 included a Dual changer, I was sold. I paid no mind to the speakers, but they were perfect with the 20w amp onboard and could really fill a room. It wasn't until recently that I found out just how beloved the KLH 6 loudspeakers included in the package were. The tuner was also quite good. I miss that unit, but had to give it up when I joined the Navy anyway.
I've come to enjoy watching your videos. The comic twist that you put in them seems to get me to laugh and sometimes where I'm in tears. I'm currently restoring a 1950s Westinghouse AM/FM Table Top radio. Again always a good video.
Heathkits were always top notch devices no matter if it was test equipment, ham radio rigs, HiFi components, weather stations, or automobile addons. I remember making an electronic ignition for my 1973 Volvo as well as a bunch of other kits. My father and brother also made a variety of Heathkits. Heath products were a great part of my youthful years. Thanks for this heartwarming video, and for doing the giveaway! Good luck to the very lucky winner!
I actually purchased several of my numerous Heathkits from their outlet in North Atlanta, Ga back in the late 70s. I lived in Valdosta at the time and it was a long 3 hour (one way) drive but worth every minute.
The Peak Atlas ones? Yes, they should be listed there. They’re great little devices. I have a nasty habit of dropping them, though, as they’re so small. So far they’ve stood up to the abuse.
Oooooh, there's a happy shelf here in Australia for that 'bad boy' :). I wish they still made kits today of this quality. I guess that's why even pre-built kits are even sought after because they are fun to repair and somewhat easy with the instructions being layed out so well. You would think in today's market, with the vinyl revival, there would be a manufacturing market for such an item like this. Thanks for the video as always! Rick
I'm new to your channel but I'll be back! Excellent video very professional and original how refreshing! Plus I like your idea of someone being able to win this super-cool amp and Heathkit no less damn!
Back in the day I built my first Heathkit - the AR1515 receiver. Still have it and am in the process of re-cap before I start using it again. The timeless brushed aluminum look never goes out of style in my opinion. Would make a great addition to my heathkit audio system.
Those are well designed receivers. If built properly, they have to give the owner a true sense of accomplishment. I think the youth are missing some very practical hands on experience with the demise of these kinds of products. I built a Dynaco Stereo 120 watt amp, and found that enjoyable when I was in my 20's. I already had a Harmon Kardon preamplifier, so I never bought either the PAS or PAT series preamplifiers. That would've been fun too. I'm happy to hear you're still hanging on to the Heathkit receiver.
Hope you had a nice Christmas with your family! And there is episode 3, wonderful video! 😀 I like how you pay attention to the detail, and a good thing too that you don't get tired of repeating the importance of using safety capacitors.
Very SNAZZY indeed.Neat as a pin and boosted performance.Brilliant. Don't know that Heathkit kits were readily available in Australia but that sure looked a fun build! Happy new year.Peace.
I built a Heathkit Q Multiplier when I was 15 and it worked well. But I sold it recently as I no longer use the SW radio. I would like to have an amplifier for a new stereo system.
Great job on the building of this. You did a great job, as I am very picky on build quality. Bought it from your winner on ebay with all of the paperwork. Had an issue with the front panel switches when it arrived as they were jammed - a little dexoit took care of this. Great little amp have it in my shack/lab 73 W4MAY
I ordered a HeathKit Active Ruler SM Solder Skills Kit. I have plenty of experience with PtP soldering. But I'm hoping that this kit will get me up to speed with PCBs before I tackle an actual amplifier kit build.
Great idea, Kevin. You’ll really want to get your PC board soldering skills down before you tackle something like this. It’s relatively simple, really, but it does take lots of practice to get it just right. Good luck on your future kit builds!
Hope whoever gets the amp ,appreciates it ,seems to be a good little amp .I personally have a the mc 2105 (think you did work on one before)and have had some work done to it . I also bought a hafler 200 which was broken , if had your skill would repair it , I also have a few other amps not working ,brother gave me an Akai ,inherited a fisher amp not sure how good it is but is also not working ,it turns on and some lights are working ,no sound .My only HealthKit experience was when I was in early twenties a friend was encouraging me to learn electronics and he bought me the books and circuit boards to experiment on but for some reason it never happened .I still have the books and have recently been studying them but stopped again,maybe someday will be able too put sometime into it .Actually he bought the hafler 200 amp and the preamp ,the 110 model and am using it with the mc2105.I was told the hafler 110 is good sounding but am wondering if I should get a better preamp to match the 2105 ,any thoughts would be appreciated .Take care
In the late 70’s or early 80’s I had picked out a Heathkit AA-29 integrated amp kit, assured that my soldering skills were just fine. I could never actually buy the thing, so I assume there was something inside who knew better. This is a pretty little amp.
I am a new hobbyist in this field. I have some old vintage stuff I want to dive into fixing and I find your channel very informative and yes...entertaining.
I was building the HeathKit Active Ruler SM Solder Skills Kit today. I was positioning a SM 4700Ω resistor with my tweezers and 'click' the resistor just disappeared right before my eyes! I looked for it for about an hour. Finally, I ordered an assortment. I won't be able to finish the project until Monday. Is there an assortment that you can recommend?
Kevin, yes, if you're looking for a basic kit of resistors I'd recommend this one from Elenco. I can confirm that the quality is good. Also, these are ½ watt resistors. Often, you'll only need ¼ watt, but if you're going to make a small investment in having a bunch of resistors in-stock, you're better off going with ½ watt instead of ¼ watt. The leads are stronger and you've got more of a safety margin. www.amazon.com/Elenco-365-Piece-Resistor-Kit/dp/B0002HBQHW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1T1G9QGE9JPUZ&keywords=elenco+resistor+kit&qid=1640899024&sprefix=elenco+resistor+kit%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-3
I have an old Lafayette stereo 10B amplifier that I received for my 10th birthday in the early 70’s. Style wise the Heathkit kind of reminds me of a higher class version of that amp. Power wise the AA-1219 is significantly more powerful as the Lafayette only measures at 2.2 watts per channel rms. I’m sure the heathkit would sound really nice driving my Klipsch RP-600m’s. Thanks for the great video!
I always dreamed of getting a Heathkit when I was a kid in the 70’s .. only managed a 2nd Hand SB-101 when I got the 26th novice license issued when I was 13. Thanks a lot for giving me a surrogate experience 🥳
As a freshmen in college in 1969, I built the AA15 integrated amp, rated at 50 WPC. I took the completed amp to the MacIntosh Clinic, and it tested better than the Macs. Pretty cool.
Hello, I am a big fan of you channel! I'm from Brazil and as all the brazilians I never had access to kits or good equipment. I would love to have the opportunity of listen some good brazilian music in this amp. Please, keep going the knowledge spreading!
I broke my back while in the Marines, spent better part of a year in Balboa Naval hospital and eventually recovered. While in the hospital, I built this amp as a gift for my mother; she only had a small kitchen radio at the time. When I got home, I added a FM tuner front end and built a couple of speaker cabinets with my dad's table saw. It was a small gift but special to her. She passed a couple years ago. I think of her whenever I see Heathkit.
I loved Heathkits as a kid. I would get annoyed if we had to go visiting or were having guests on Christmas Day because it cut into my kit-building! I can't believe people received these lits and did not build them-amazing. Thanks for the video, it is fascinating.
At a auction in the 70's was offered a Heathkit color TV auctioneer claimed was built by Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater. Plugged it in out of curiosity, it didn't work.
My uncle used to build stereos when he was growing up. He used to play sound effects on his block where he lived to scare the neighbors. The police used to show up on more than one occasion. One time he played cannons from the 1812 Overture.
I had never seen this amp until your videos. Great build and videos as always. This amp looks really good. I wish more kits would be offered today but they should retain that old school charm and quality.
I do remember building the "test kits" on many Heath's! I always saved them- Something I built once has a tiny meter inside. Save those lamps- not common anymore.
Absolutely, Martin. The winner will receive the test assemblies along with the amp and I’ll encourage whoever wins to hold on to everything for years to come.
Thanks bear1920. I’m glad you get some enjoyment from watching others on youtube. I find myself watching videos myself on all sorts of subjects that interest me, but that I also have no interest in actually doing myself. RUclips is great for that.
Jumped straight to this Latest video after introducing myself to your channel through your Bozak speakers videos! Amazing content and the final sound demo was great, so much dynamics!
I didn’t do any direct comparisons, but from experience I’d say this amp would hold up very well in comparison. There might be an advantage as far as noise levels with some of the better quality new entry-level devices, but the build quality on this old Heathkit is likely to be far better. Overall, sound-wise this Heathkit would sound very similar to something more modern.
Yeah, it's funny. That album is really meant to be used for musicians and others to sample beats from, but I often enjoy listening to it beginning to end. Solid recording techniques and sound engineering as well.
When I was 12 years old (I’m now 65) I built a Heathkit AM/FM portable radio which I still have and use daily. I loved going through the HealthKit catalogs and checking out all the really cool stuff they had.
Fantastic! So glad to hear you’re still using that Heathkit radio! Thanks for sharing.
My grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit and I grew up surrounded by their equipment. I didn't appreciate what we had until it was gone and only recently, many years later, I've begun building and collecting them myself. If RNJesus favors me there's a home waiting for that AA-1219 on the shelf next to my other kits ;-)
Either way, thanks for what you're doing. You've taught me a lot!
Mike, wow. Your grandfather was an engineer at Heathkit? I would have really enjoyed that, myself. I’ve been throwing coals in the Random Number Jesus machine in preparation for it’s imminent startup. Good luck!
I wish i had access / knowledge to projects like this when growing up. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge especially about the safety capacitors
impresive all the time required and all the test made, congrats
Oh my, reminds me of the times I was repairing B/W vacuum tube TVs to make pocket money. Excellent video, thanks!
I once thought (at 19 years of age) that I could build a Heathkit receiver while sharing a bedroom with a friend in his parents home. I had no tools, test gear, workbench or skills. I asked my brother if he would lend me the money. He turned me down and I’m glad he did. I would have never completed it or would have mucked it up for sure - perhaps both! I ended up with a KLH Model 35 system that I bought with my own monies and loved it. Fond memories…
Yes, that sounds like a “sound” decision not to build the receiver back then given the limitations. The KLH Model 35 system was a great choice. KLH is another brand that’s near and dear to my heart.
The KLH "compact" systems were pretty amazing and a great entry into audiophiliia. When I saw that the 35 included a Dual changer, I was sold. I paid no mind to the speakers, but they were perfect with the 20w amp onboard and could really fill a room. It wasn't until recently that I found out just how beloved the KLH 6 loudspeakers included in the package were. The tuner was also quite good. I miss that unit, but had to give it up when I joined the Navy anyway.
I've come to enjoy watching your videos. The comic twist that you put in them seems to get me to laugh and sometimes where I'm in tears. I'm currently restoring a 1950s Westinghouse AM/FM Table Top radio. Again always a good video.
Thanks, Grae for the positive comment. Much appreciated and good luck on your Westinghouse!
Nice! Some people would leave it in the box as a collectible. I was happy to see you build it as it was intended to be used!
Glad you agree, Christopher. And I do have many unbuilt kits laying around as well.
Knowledge and thoroughness = excellence, as usual with Mr. Flux.
Thank you, Don. Truly appreciate that.
That kit couldn't have ended up in better hands. Well done.
Ha! Well, thanks for that. Much appreciated.
Heathkits were always top notch devices no matter if it was test equipment, ham radio rigs, HiFi components, weather stations, or automobile addons. I remember making an electronic ignition for my 1973 Volvo as well as a bunch of other kits. My father and brother also made a variety of Heathkits. Heath products were a great part of my youthful years. Thanks for this heartwarming video, and for doing the giveaway! Good luck to the very lucky winner!
I actually purchased several of my numerous Heathkits from their outlet in North Atlanta, Ga back in the late 70s. I lived in Valdosta at the time and it was a long 3 hour (one way) drive but worth every minute.
I’m loving those little testers you’re using. Checking if they’re in your Amazon shop.
The Peak Atlas ones? Yes, they should be listed there. They’re great little devices. I have a nasty habit of dropping them, though, as they’re so small. So far they’ve stood up to the abuse.
Interesting test using those lights. Heathkit always had interesting tests for you to perform
They sure did. A bunch of ingenious people that developed these kits, for sure.
Oooooh, there's a happy shelf here in Australia for that 'bad boy' :).
I wish they still made kits today of this quality. I guess that's why even pre-built kits are even sought after because they are fun to repair and somewhat easy with the instructions being layed out so well.
You would think in today's market, with the vinyl revival, there would be a manufacturing market for such an item like this.
Thanks for the video as always!
Rick
This is great. The boards look like epoxy instead of cheaper type boards. You did a nice job on the build.
Thanks, Michael. Yes, I agree. I was impressed with the boards and all the other elements of the kit as well.
Wow that looks like a sweet amp for a small area setup.
I'm new to your channel but I'll be back! Excellent video very professional and original how refreshing! Plus I like your idea of someone being able to win this super-cool amp and Heathkit no less damn!
I'd love to have it. I have a pair of Dynaco a25's for it. It would be a daily driver in my home. 😁 👍
This was a great series, I have great memories of building Heathkits, thanks for helping with my memories!!!
My dad once built a Heathkit TV. I remember the circuit boards were on pull out drawers for easy maintenance!
Those color TV Heathkits were epic! Never built one, but I’ve heard they required quite the commitment.
Thank you for the great videos. Love seeing all the old kits come to life.
Really great sounding amp, but I’m sure the great quality levels are due to your precise handiwork!
It doesn’t hurt, but mostly due to those genius Heathkit engineers back in the day!
Another great video,. Nice to see the extra work you put into this amp.
Thanks, John.
@@FluxCondenser you’re welcome.
We are all winners when we Subscribed to your Channel Thump's Up
Aw, thanks, G’s!
Nice kit. Don’t see many retro kits anymore. Seen a lot of the stk ic kits (fake stk) and class-d kits.
Yeah, it's nice to work on something with discrete components and an honest class AB design.
Like the video. Never heard of this kit until now.
I have wanted to build this amp for years
Back in the day I built my first Heathkit - the AR1515 receiver. Still have it and am in the process of re-cap before I start using it again. The timeless brushed aluminum look never goes out of style in my opinion. Would make a great addition to my heathkit audio system.
Those are well designed receivers. If built properly, they have to give the owner a true sense of accomplishment. I think the youth are missing some very practical hands on experience with the demise of these kinds of products.
I built a Dynaco Stereo 120 watt amp, and found that enjoyable when I was in my 20's. I already had a Harmon Kardon preamplifier, so I never bought either the PAS or PAT series preamplifiers. That would've been fun too.
I'm happy to hear you're still hanging on to the Heathkit receiver.
Hope you had a nice Christmas with your family! And there is episode 3, wonderful video! 😀
I like how you pay attention to the detail, and a good thing too that you don't get tired of repeating the importance of using safety capacitors.
Happy holidays to you, phonatic! So glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, let’s always repeat the mantra: safety, safety, safety!
Nice amp, great build, fun to watch!
Thanks, Bruce!
Excellent work as usual. Given the age I would have shotgunned the electrolytics as well. Cheap insurance to ensure trouble free service. 🤞
Very SNAZZY indeed.Neat as a pin and boosted performance.Brilliant.
Don't know that Heathkit kits were readily available in Australia but that sure looked a fun build!
Happy new year.Peace.
I built a Heathkit Q Multiplier when I was 15 and it worked well. But I sold it recently as I no longer use the SW radio. I would like to have an amplifier for a new stereo system.
Good luck, Richard!
Great job on the building of this. You did a great job, as I am very picky on build quality. Bought it from your winner on ebay with all of the paperwork. Had an issue with the front panel switches when it arrived as they were jammed - a little dexoit took care of this. Great little amp have it in my shack/lab 73 W4MAY
I ordered a HeathKit Active Ruler SM Solder Skills Kit. I have plenty of experience with PtP soldering. But I'm hoping that this kit will get me up to speed with PCBs before I tackle an actual amplifier kit build.
Great idea, Kevin. You’ll really want to get your PC board soldering skills down before you tackle something like this. It’s relatively simple, really, but it does take lots of practice to get it just right. Good luck on your future kit builds!
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Kit has arrived and I am reading the manual. There is a section titled "Making Your Work Look Professional".
YES-S-S-S-SSSS!!!
Hope whoever gets the amp ,appreciates it ,seems to be a good little amp .I personally have a the mc 2105 (think you did work on one before)and have had some work done to it . I also bought a hafler 200 which was broken , if had your skill would repair it , I also have a few other amps not working ,brother gave me an Akai ,inherited a fisher amp not sure how good it is but is also not working ,it turns on and some lights are working ,no sound .My only HealthKit experience was when I was in early twenties a friend was encouraging me to learn electronics and he bought me the books and circuit boards to experiment on but for some reason it never happened .I still have the books and have recently been studying them but stopped again,maybe someday will be able too put sometime into it .Actually he bought the hafler 200 amp and the preamp ,the 110 model and am using it with the mc2105.I was told the hafler 110 is good sounding but am wondering if I should get a better preamp to match the 2105 ,any thoughts would be appreciated .Take care
I just built a Heathkit 60MHz Triple Trace Oscilloscope. I always hit estate sales looking for unbuilt Heathkit kits.
In the late 70’s or early 80’s I had picked out a Heathkit AA-29 integrated amp kit, assured that my soldering skills were just fine. I could never actually buy the thing, so I assume there was something inside who knew better. This is a pretty little amp.
One comment, one chance? Suddenly, I have the urge to say great many things to you. On great many topics.
Lay them on me, Tomasz!
Would love the opportunity to own this amp, It's gorgeous!
Great information. Love all your videos. I would be interested to see more on vintage speakers. Bozak, Atec, etc.
Great 👍🏻 sounding amp 👍🏻 nice tone. Like the attention to detail testing and replacing components where appropriate
Regret that some companies like Heathkit disappeared. But they stay alive in memories though. :(
Amazing that you were able to find an un-built Heathkit and recreate that fun building experience! It looks really nice.
That's a nice looking amp and sounds good too. Really don't need much more power than that.
Agreed. For a modest size room, at modest listening levels with modestly sensitive speakers, 20 watts per channel can be more than satisfying.
I wish I still had my SCA80Q and Dynaco A25XL speakers. I miss those a lot now.
I am a new hobbyist in this field. I have some old vintage stuff I want to dive into fixing and I find your channel very informative and yes...entertaining.
I need this amp. With an valve preamp must be fabulous! And his appareance IS a perfect couple for my old turntable
Damn. I missed my chance to win! Subscribing now for the next opportunity. 😝
Nice assembly job. Very thorough with your testing of old components.
I built Heathkits as a teenager in the early 70s. Thanks for trip down memory lane.
Always love your vids great production and interesting gear. Love to win the amp.
As of 2019 Heathkit is back in operation with a new website and products.
I remember the heathkits being advertised in radio magazines from the 70s
Good comment regarding the safety capacitor! Thanks!
I built the Heathkit AA29 back in the early ‘70’s as a young teenager.
Just came across your channel
I find it very entertaining
It looks wonderful! Heathkits take me back to my youth.
That’s a great looking amp. Thanks for putting it out there.
When I saw it, I was immediately amazed at how beautiful it is!
This was a great find- an unbuilt amp that you were able to build, test and play successfully!
Thanks, and I have quite a few other videos on similar kits and lots more in the works. Stay tuned.
Wow, what a great opportunity! Thanks for the chance to win.
I was building the HeathKit Active Ruler SM Solder Skills Kit today. I was positioning a SM 4700Ω resistor with my tweezers and 'click' the resistor just disappeared right before my eyes!
I looked for it for about an hour. Finally, I ordered an assortment. I won't be able to finish the project until Monday.
Is there an assortment that you can recommend?
Kevin, yes, if you're looking for a basic kit of resistors I'd recommend this one from Elenco. I can confirm that the quality is good. Also, these are ½ watt resistors. Often, you'll only need ¼ watt, but if you're going to make a small investment in having a bunch of resistors in-stock, you're better off going with ½ watt instead of ¼ watt. The leads are stronger and you've got more of a safety margin. www.amazon.com/Elenco-365-Piece-Resistor-Kit/dp/B0002HBQHW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1T1G9QGE9JPUZ&keywords=elenco+resistor+kit&qid=1640899024&sprefix=elenco+resistor+kit%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-3
Fantastic! Nice little amp.
Thanks, MOD!
Turned out to be a nice unit !
4sure!
Great Job, really enjoyed watching.
I have an old Lafayette stereo 10B amplifier that I received for my 10th birthday in the early 70’s. Style wise the Heathkit kind of reminds me of a higher class version of that amp. Power wise the AA-1219 is significantly more powerful as the Lafayette only measures at 2.2 watts per channel rms. I’m sure the heathkit would sound really nice driving my Klipsch RP-600m’s. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks, James. And thanks for the trip down memory lane!
I always dreamed of getting a Heathkit when I was a kid in the 70’s .. only managed a 2nd Hand SB-101 when I got the 26th novice license issued when I was 13.
Thanks a lot for giving me a surrogate experience 🥳
Ha! My pleasure, Parry!
That thing sounds great. I would love to own it.
Thanks, FieldSweeper. Good luck!
As a freshmen in college in 1969, I built the AA15 integrated amp, rated at 50 WPC. I took the completed amp to the MacIntosh Clinic, and it tested better than the Macs. Pretty cool.
Well built amplifier
Hello, I am a big fan of you channel!
I'm from Brazil and as all the brazilians I never had access to kits or good equipment.
I would love to have the opportunity of listen some good brazilian music in this amp.
Please, keep going the knowledge spreading!
Thank you, Mario! I’m a big fan of Brazilian music and Brazilian people myself. Good luck on winning the amp.
I broke my back while in the Marines, spent better part of a year in Balboa Naval hospital and eventually recovered. While in the hospital, I built this amp as a gift for my mother; she only had a small kitchen radio at the time. When I got home, I added a FM tuner front end and built a couple of speaker cabinets with my dad's table saw. It was a small gift but special to her. She passed a couple years ago. I think of her whenever I see Heathkit.
Thanks for sharing your memories, Michael. Very nice.
I loved Heathkits as a kid. I would get annoyed if we had to go visiting or were having guests on Christmas Day because it cut into my
kit-building! I can't believe people received these lits and did not build them-amazing. Thanks for the video, it is fascinating.
Thanks for sharing your Christmas Heathkit memories, Ian! Love it.
At a auction in the 70's was offered a Heathkit color TV auctioneer claimed was built by Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater. Plugged it in out of curiosity, it didn't work.
Ha! It didn’t work! Just like his presidential campaigns ;-)
Wow beautiful
My uncle used to build stereos when he was growing up. He used to play sound effects on his block where he lived to scare the neighbors. The police used to show up on more than one occasion. One time he played cannons from the 1812 Overture.
Ha, everyone needs a crazy uncle like that in their lives!
Loved seeing the amp build completed and successful testing. Other than giving the amp away what's the next project going to be?
Stay tuned, Frank. I’ve got a fun collaboration planned with a fellow RUclipsr. Should be a good one!
I had never seen this amp until your videos. Great build and videos as always. This amp looks really good. I wish more kits would be offered today but they should retain that old school charm and quality.
Thank you, Crimson!
I do remember building the "test kits" on many Heath's! I always saved them- Something I built once has a tiny meter inside. Save those lamps- not common anymore.
Absolutely, Martin. The winner will receive the test assemblies along with the amp and I’ll encourage whoever wins to hold on to everything for years to come.
Very nice video. I always wanted every Heathkit I saw advertised. The amount of knowledge you have is amazing.
Thanks, Steves Web!
The tuner I have is either the 1219 or 1214. It has been a couple of weeks since I looked at it. It looks like this amp. Enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Ben.
I would love to win this amp, nice job.
Nice kit. I usually don't comment but would be awesome to win this amp!
Good tips throughout the video as well.
Thanks, David. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Good luck on the giveaway!
I have never had a Heathkit ever. I have repaired a few for friends, but I have never had one to build or enjoy.
Well good luck on winning this one, Markus!
I envy the guys like you that have the knowledge to build and or repair the vintage stereo gear just not enough to learn for myself. Thank you!
Thanks bear1920. I’m glad you get some enjoyment from watching others on youtube. I find myself watching videos myself on all sorts of subjects that interest me, but that I also have no interest in actually doing myself. RUclips is great for that.
Used Heathkit power supply and amps for my first electronics job in 1991
What was your first electronics job, Marc?
Jumped straight to this Latest video after introducing myself to your channel through your Bozak speakers videos! Amazing content and the final sound demo was great, so much dynamics!
The home "hi fi" I grew up with was a Heathkit component system my father built. Great memories!
Cyph! Glad to hear from you. And thanks for sharing the memories!
I built Heathkits as a teenager in the late 60s and early 70s. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
My pleasure, Don. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Nice how would you say it sounds compared to modern amps at entry level price point can you tell the difference if you did a blind audio test?
I didn’t do any direct comparisons, but from experience I’d say this amp would hold up very well in comparison. There might be an advantage as far as noise levels with some of the better quality new entry-level devices, but the build quality on this old Heathkit is likely to be far better. Overall, sound-wise this Heathkit would sound very similar to something more modern.
Nice videos. I love Heathkits; mine are mostly amateur radio products.
Thanks, Steve. I never go into amateur radio much, but wish I had.
Amazing build quality whoever wins this amp will have a Beauty
Thanks, Jaut.
Really a nice little Amp, and I enjoyed the build process. Happy new year!
Happy new year to you, Stefan! Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Did a few Heathkit projects back in the day! Great way to bond with Dad!
Great to hear that, moto. Sounds like some good memories.
Nice and thorough build! Can't wait to see what you build next..
Thanks, lvcid! Well, me and another RUclipsr have something fun in the works that we’ve planning for a while now. Stay tuned!
That is a beautiful example of vintage hifi gear. Nicely done!
Thanks, Hondo. Much appreciated!
So impressive I'd love to win
I am digging that vinyl! Going have to find me a copy. Great build!
Yeah, it's funny. That album is really meant to be used for musicians and others to sample beats from, but I often enjoy listening to it beginning to end. Solid recording techniques and sound engineering as well.