Building the K and K Phono Stage was a great experience for me and I would highly recomend it to anyone. The unit sounds fantastic and is a bargain considering what a comparable unit would cost. I am a first-time kit builder and was apprehensive about taking on such a project. When the kit arrived and I opened the box it certainly looked overwhelming to me at the time; however, I decided to give it a go and have been listening with a big grin on my face ever sense! Kevin's directions are very good and he includes a CD with pictures to nurse you along and through the process. I set myself up on a dedicated table with my labtop and looked at the pictures as I proceeded with the project. I made a couple of calls to Kevin along the way and he put me right back on track and was very helpful. I can't say enough good things about the help and service Kevin gives. I highly recommend you pick up a good soldering station (about $150 or so) at your electronics store and give it a go. It took me about 26 hrs total to assemble and was told that was pretty good for a first time builder. The more you work on the unit it becomes addictive or at least did for me. Again, highly recomended for first timers or experienced kit builders and the sound is "to die for".
Good luck!
Capeman
Good luck!
Capeman