model 1 pcl82 vs. k-502/k-12m

[Webelo]

Please bear with me... I'm a total noob.

I'm looking to buy a kit very soon and the k-502, k-12m and model 1 pcl82 seem to be the big three. Right now I'm leaning toward the pcl82. I know that the k-502 and k-12m are push-pull and the pcl82 is single ended with the option of running it pentode, triode, ultra-linear.
There is also a negative feedback option. I'm also slightly considering the st-35... but it's a bit pricey as a first kit.

So, I guess my questions are:
1) what does the difference between PP and SE mean to me and my listening experience?
2) What do the differences between pentode, triode, and UL mean to me and my listening experience?
3) What does the negative feedback option mean to me and my listening experience?

Also, if anyone has any experience with these kits... I'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks.

PCL82- http://audio.engineeringvista.com/Audio ... /index.htm

k-502- http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/fox ... item=K-502

john.

[WA4SWJ]

Hi John,

The URL's appear to be bad. Maybe try it again?

Regards,

[Webelo]

links fixed. Thanks for the heads up.
john.

[DuncanM]

Hi John,

You might want to look at these too.

http://s5electronics.com/thome.html,

Duncan