Jim,
I don't know your experience. If a first-timer, I suggest practicing a few solder joints first. If you are OK with soldering, just make sure you get the correct resistors placed before soldering. Follow the instructions to a "T" and you will be golden. I built mine stock and it is dead quiet. Others on this board have used more exotic, hence expensive parts, especially the Black gate capacitors. Those specialty options also require a few mods, so, again depending on your experience, make a solid judgement before "the plunge". The PICCOLO is an excellent product. Good luck.