I have a big (670 Fairchildish) 7HE case that has lots of space in it, even with completely seperated power supplies etc... so I don't think I'll run into trouble concerning the space
Hey Bernd, thanks for your concern. I think i can handle it.
Got a nice pair of matched NOS 6386 sitting on the shelf, looking for a way to put them into good use.
Talking meters: In many of my previous builds, I had IMS make me a Simpson Meter in the preferred size and style (an desired mA rating of course). Do you guys happen to have a better suggestion? Surplussales.com is always nice for specialities, but they don´t stock a nice looking 200 mA AC meter that would fit the "style".
The Transformers from Don Audio is not beefy enough for a stereo unit. The tubes in a mono channel draw around 2,5 A. For a stereo unit you'll need at least 6A or more. Have a look at tube town, they have quite beefy transformers. I suggest to use 6,3VAC for a stereo unit and leave the psu rail for heater unstuffed.
Bernd