Some photos of the parts included in the Mars Kit 2 tube amplifier kits

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Opt transformer lovingly rolled here in Paarl with SA copper and steel
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Same deal with the power transformer
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Close up of the power transformer showing the 1mm cardboard layer with electrostatic screen between primary and secondary sections
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Octal ceramic tube sockets
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500V filter capacitors
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Rotary power switch
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ALPS volume pot
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Solid aluminium knobs
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Batch of 10 5 lug tag strips
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RCA connectors from Taiwan
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Coupling capacitors
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Silver mica bypass capacitor used on feedback loop to suppress ringing in the amplifier
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Speaker binding posts from Taiwan
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Rubber feet with metal washer inside
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IEC connector
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Steel boxes made from 1.2mm mild steel and epoxy coated. Manufactured by Conferheur in Paarl.
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