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Packing your Bottlehead amplifier or preamplifier for shipping

Tube amps are heavy, awkward, and full of parts that don’t like being shaken around. Dense transformers don't mix well with glass tubes or glued wood bases, especially when the UPS guy tosses the box across the dock. Here's how...

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Which Bottlehead headphone amplifier is right for me? - Bottlehead

Which Bottlehead headphone amplifier is right for me?

We've created an easy-to-use chart to show how our headphone amplifiers compare to one another. Check it out to help decide which is right for you.

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Which Bottlehead speaker amplifier is right for me? - Bottlehead

Which Bottlehead speaker amplifier is right for me?

We've created an easy-to-use chart to show how our speaker amplifiers compare to one another. Check it out to help decide which is right for you.

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What comes in a Bottlehead kit? - Bottlehead

What comes in a Bottlehead kit?

Ever wonder what comes in a Bottlehead kit? We'll show you.

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Power Amplifier to Headphone Adapter - Bottlehead

Power Amplifier to Headphone Adapter

The following guide was written by Joshua Harris on the Bottlehead Blog in 2016 with some light editing for clarity and to update some pricing. We are Amazon Affiliates and may receive compensation for purchases made at the links we...

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What does a Bottlehead manual look like? - Bottlehead

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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Tube rolling in the Bottlehead Crack - Bottlehead

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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What do I need to build my own Bottlehead kit? - Bottlehead

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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A New Chapter for Bottlehead - Bottlehead

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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