NAKSA 100

[Carlman]

If you don't have a local guy handy, and you live in area with a mid-level population (i.e. you have a Wal-mart and Target within an hour).... You can always start joining or having G2G's and with DIY'ers.  We have a ton of tweakers in our neck of the woods... We have multiple clubs... so, not everyone sees everyone.  You may have to go to 1 club to meet the wiring nuts... and another one to meet the amp heads.. etc. 

-C

[AKSA]

The NAKSA is sold as completed modules on discrete heatsinks.  You need to acquire transformers (two, each of 300VA), enclosure, binding posts, and IEC power cord module.  All the other parts are supplied.

The Oz dollar is indeed high, and US buyers are now somewhat disadvantaged.  But the reverse has happened, and when the AUD was only 55c US it was a field day for US buyers.  Of course, you have to factor in that it would probably cost a lot more to buy something outright of superior sound quality, so if you factor in the issue of of pride in ownership if you assemble it yourself, the equation changes.

On balance, if you believe DIY is cheaper, then you are probably wrong.  It's always cheaper to buy good brands used.  But then, you don't have bragging rights!

Carl built Chris a beautiful amp, and I doffs me cap to him.

How are ya, Carl?  I did enjoy my beer with your all those years ago at Denver........

Cheers,

Hugh

[Carlman]

Sounds like I might've bought the first 'NAKSA' (or 2) without even knowing it!
Things are great, Hugh. It was a pleasure having a beer those years ago. Hope to do it again one day.

Good luck with your gear. I can only imagine how good your amps are now.

Carl