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| Model: | Dynaco ST-70 KIT |
| Category: | Amplifier (Tube) |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $695 |
| Description: | An upgraded Dynaco ST-70 in KIT form |
| Manufacturer URL: | Dynaco ST-70 KIT |
| Model Picture: | View |
| Review by hubbard3@comcast.net on June 28, 2008 at 04:22:02 IP Address: 68.38.133.194 | Add Your Review for the Dynaco ST-70 KIT |
I was looking for Dynaco products on Audiogon and ran across an ad from Bob Latino. He offers a new ST-70 amp in kit form with all new or upgrades parts for $695. I`ve been wanting to try another tube amp for quite some time but the cost for even a used one is out of reach. I gave him a call, we talked and it was at my door in 3 days. All the parts are in separate resealable bags and clearly labeled. The assembly instructions are very easy and leave no guesswork. Included is a color pictorial of the completed bottom section so you can go back and check your work. I`ve never built a kit before and this one is a joy. The unit comes with a stainless steel chassis( gorgeous, looks like a mirror),upgraded driver board which takes 3- 12at7`s, 4 bias adjust pots for the EL34`s, exact copies and makeup of the original transformers and more. After assembly it took about 100 hrs. to really shine and I was very pleased. Being a 40+ year veteran tweakoholic in this hobby I asked Bob how I could go further. A few days later 4 Russian PIO caps arrived. I would suggest if you purchase the kit get these caps from the start they make a HUGE differance after broken in. Replaced the 12at7`s with GE triple mica and the EL34`s ( although the Valve Art supplied with the kit turned out to be really great tubes) with EH EL34`s. Tried many things , mostly hype , and I must say this is a sure keeper.
| Product Weakness: | none at all |
| Product Strengths: | price point for certain, ability to tweak to my hearts` content,texture and TONE quality, detail, real detail not electronically exaggerated HF to sound like you`re hearing more. |
| Amplifier: | ST-70 |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Musical Fidelity CR3 |
| Sources (CDP/Turntable): | CAL Aria and Euphonic Technologies |
| Speakers: | MMG`s and Cain and Cain Abby |
| Cables/Interconnects: | Sleltz anti cable and interconnect |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Rock, jazz, acostic |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 12 x 20 x 8 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | acoustic foam panels |
| Time Period/Length of Audition: | 30 days |
| Other (Power Conditioner etc.): | Powervar |
| Type of Audition/Review: | Product Owner |
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