Suggestions for getting a commission to custom build tube amps


I read about some people commissioning someone to build custom amps and preamps for them in Audiogon. I spent more than a year perfecting an 833A SET trying several different ways to couple a 45 driver to the grid before I was satisfied with it. It uses 4.5 Farad filter capacitors on the 10 Volt 10 Amp cathode heaters and it is perfect for my Magnepan 0.7 speakers.
Can anybody suggest how I might earn some honest money custom building my design on a commission? I would feel best if someone who wanted to hire me to do it could hear and see my system and discuss the style of the chassis. It takes under $2000 in parts to build a pair of monoblocks.
www.instructables.com/id/The-833-A-Stereo-Amplifier for pictures of it before I converted to Magnepan speakers and my final choice for the Lundahl transformer coupling the 45 SET to the grid of the 833-A.
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Showing 1 response by mcreyn

Well the OP did say his inspiration for the look was Jules Verne, so I would say it follows that inspiration. I am sure if he were commissioned to build a pair, he could do more traditional cases if the buyer wanted.

I have never marketed any product, but I would think a good place to start would be some audio gatherings. It would give people an opportunity to hear the amplifier and give their thoughts. If positive that might be enough to convince a potential buyer, even one who has not heard it, to take the chance and purchase a pair.