Beginner wishes to build tube amp

good advice so far ! Match the amp to the speaker or risk not knowing what tge amp is capable of…Ralph @atmasphere used to offer  one of his OTL amps as a kit if ya really want to dive off the deep end of things in the quality frontier…

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If you can do with a really low-powered amp, there is the Elekit 300b amps.  I've heard that amp and it is quite good for the money.  It is supposedly quite easy to build because it comes with clear instructions with a lot of useful illustrations (very important, particularly for novice builders).  

ANK Audio Kits make a large range of electronic kits that are based on Audio Note (uk) electronics and might even use parts sourced from Audio Note.  I don't know how good the kit versions are compared to the real deal, but the real deal is very good.

+1 for Bob Latino amps.  I built one a few years ago. Great instructions, great amp and Bob is available and more then willing to answer any and all questions.  More important his amps have a great following and have a market if you decide to move up or change direction.   

+1 for Ralph Karsten- Atmasphere amps.

The best part is that he’ll probably answer the phone if you need help.

And, you'll have an amp that will serve you well for a long long time.

Bob

Many years ago I built a pair of Bottlehead Paramour 2A3 SET tube mono amps. The build was very easy, instructions were good, and the builder's forum was helpful. I spent extra time on them, making them cosmetically attractive. They turned out great and I was even able to re-sell them here when I changed directions.