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Screenshots of the product manual.

What does a Bottlehead manual look like?

Bottlehead has a reputation for detailed, easy-to-follow manuals that help builders of all skill levels assemble their kits with ease. We consider these manuals part of our secret sauce so we don't make them available prior to purchase. However, we're...

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Equipment
The Bottlehead Crack OTL headphone amplifier.

Tube rolling in the Bottlehead Crack

Which tubes can a Bottlehead Crack use to change its sound signature? Read on to find out.

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Equipment
A close-up image of a printed circuit board populated with electronic components.

What do I need to build my own Bottlehead kit?

Wondering what it takes to get started? We put together a handy list of equipment and tools that you'll need to successfully build a Bottlehead kit.

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Announcements
The Bottlehead logo.

A New Chapter for Bottlehead

We're excited to announce that on June 13. 2025, Dan and Eileen sold Bottlehead's assets and branding to Middle-Aged Kids Engineering (MAKE), a family of audio enthusiasts and Bottlehead supporters. Read on to learn more.

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Products
A photo of the parts included in the Power Cord kit.

Bottlehead Power Cord Kit Assembly

Learn how to assemble the Bottlehead Power Cord kit with step-by-step instructions and photos.

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