HELP - I'm trying to learn! Books on tubes?

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6/15/1999 3:06 AM
John K.	HELP - I'm trying to learn! Books on tubes? I'm trying to learn about vacuum tube circuits. It's no surprise to any of you that I'm having an extremely difficult time getting a hold of materials. Every time I think I've found a book, it's out of print. Can anyone tell me a good basic electronics book that's geared more toward audio and if there are ANY books on vacuum tubes?

 

6/15/1999 3:15 AM

Greg

Go to www.tubesandmore.com.     They have a bunch. I'm not convinced that there is any ONE book that'll get the job done though. So far I've accumulated Pittmans book, Funk's book, O'Connor's "Ultimate Tone" and "Tonnes of Tone", Morgan Jones book and a couple others. For me, it's been a slow process of taking a little bit from each. Next up, the "Radio Designer's Handbook". Good luck!!         Greg

 

6/15/1999 4:03 AM

Terry

I agree with Greg and I have those books as well, except the Morgan Jones book but may buy it soon. I believe Barnes and Nobles has it on their shelf. Also, if you have a Barnes and Nobles nearby, check them out as they do have several books on amps and such. That way you get a "hands on" before purchasing. Antique Electonics (Tubesandmore?) has about the most complete list of books available last time I checked. You are apt to gain something from each book. Also Amazon.com probably has several. If ordering by mail I'd pick Antique first. Their price on the Morgan Jones book is about ten dollars less than Barnes and Nobles but you've got shipping, so I was going to wait till I ordered some parts as well. Good luck and fully understand the danger of the voltages inside tube amps (even after turned off!) before attempting any project, repairs, etc. Terry

 

6/15/1999 12:10 PM
wink	This .pdf file is very well written. It ia somewhat AX84 specific but has some good tube theory.         http://www.ampage.org/ax84/p1/ax84theory10b.pdf         wink

 

6/21/1999 10:28 PM

rob

Both public and university libraries have many tube era books. Public libraries in large cities often have lots of stuff from the 1920s-1950s. Some even have Sams schematics and Rider manuals including the PA service schematics. Last time I was at a major and older university with an electronic engineering department the library holdings were incredible. I was completely overwhelmed by the number of tube era books. These books are not necessarily about GUITAR AMPS but they are full of useful information. Want to know how to use an oscilloscope? My library has 15 books on the subject. Public library cards are free, books can often be interlibrary loaned if they are not available. Public librarians are a lot nicer than the ones you encountered in your public school.     Try it!

 

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