Interesting Web Sites and Resources
This page provides links to interesting web sites relating to the work done by WhitakerAudio over the years. It’s our hope these sites can serve as a starting point for your own projects. If you usually find the underside of a chassis more interesting than the top side, these links are probably are just what you were looking for.
The following links may be useful for people restoring classic electronics equipment or building vacuum tube amplifiers. Most links are to parts suppliers and custom-work vendors. There are certainly other companies providing such products and services. This list is intended as a starting point. No endorsements are implied.
| 8 Track Avenue | Pressure pads for a wide range of tape cartridge machines |
| Allied Electronics | Electronics components; extensive product line (now RS America) |
| Antique Electronic Supply | Vacuum tubes and other electronics devices |
| Apex Jr. | Wide selection of electronic components for tube (and other) projects |
| Bolt Depot | Great source for nuts, bolts, and fasteners |
| Cable Solutions | Wide range of electronics components, notably Jensen transformers |
| Cable Organizer | Everything you can think of for cable management |
| Custom Rub-on Transfers | Graphics, logos, lettering, numerals, input markings, and more |
| DigiKey | Electronics components; extensive product line |
| Desco Industries | Workbench items, including electrostatic protection products |
| eBay | The primary source for all things electronic (and otherwise) |
| Electronic Surplus | Wide selection of hard-to-find electronics components |
| Emedco | Wide selection of equipment safety labels and related products |
| ExpressPCB | Printed circuit board manufacturer for short-run and production quantities |
| FastSigns | Printing services; useful for making labels and decals |
| Front Panel Express | Custom panel and chassis services |
| Full Track Productions | Turntable pads for reel-to-reel tape machines |
| Hammond Manufacturing | Manufacturers of transformers and electrical enclosures |
| Hayseed Hamfest | Supplier of custom electrolytic can capacitors and other devices |
| Jameco | Supplier of electronics components and hobbyist kits |
| Jensen Transformers | Manufacturers of audio transformers and related devices |
| Metalphoto of Cincinnati | Manufacturers of custom panels, overlays, and name plates |
| MG Chemicals | Wide selection of cleaning products, protective coatings, and solder |
| Mouser Electronics | Electronics parts supplier |
| My Perfect Color | Custom matched touch-up spray paint |
| Newark Electronics | Electronics components supplier; extensive product line |
| NTE Electronics | Manufacturer of replacement semiconductor devices |
| Parts Connexion | Vacuum tubes and other electronics components |
| Parts Express | Wide selection of components, focusing on audio products |
| Protocase | Custom electronic enclosures and sheet metal parts |
| Redco Audio | Supplier of audio components and cable |
| Safety Signs | Wide selection of safety labels and related products |
| The Tube Store | Full line of new and NOS vacuum tubes and related parts |
| Tube Depot | Extensive line of new and NOS vacuum tubes and related parts |
| Vintage Manuals | Printed instruction manuals for Heathkit and other vintage equipment |
Please keep in mind that hyperlinks change over time, so apologies in advance if any of the above links are out of date. If you find a link that doesn’t work, let us know. We’ll fix it. Also, any sites to add? Send us a note and we’ll take care of it (please use the Contact Us form).