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Dynaco Stereo 70 and PAS2 Preamp


This item was sold on ebay 9/01
    These are two fine pieces of original Dynaco audio equipment. The classic Stereo 70 is a dual monoblock, except for the shared power supply, runs on four EL34's, two 7199's, and a GZ34 rectifier tube. It has two very high quality output transformers and can push ~60 watts per channel peak into 4-, 8-, or 16-ohms using the ultralinear push-pull configuration. It has a stereo/mono switch on the low level RCA inputs, and grid bias / balance adjustments for fine tuning the tubes. The PAS2 preamp is another classic piece of equipment that handles a variety of input sources: phono, FM, AM, cassette, special, and auxiliary, and has a volume control, separate bass/treble controls for each channel as well as a balance control and a unique multi-position stereo/mono selector. It also has a loudness switch and a rumble filter. I am selling these simply because I already own one of each -- although mine are not in as pristine condition as the ones for auction here. May the winner enjoy many more years of that classic Dynaco sound!
  • The Dynaco Stereo 70 shown has the typical aging of the chrome on the outside (a half-dulled look), but still has some shine and no rust or pitting and can surely be polished nicely with some special chrome polish. The lettering is still very strong and shows no wear. The inside still has a nice shine and the wiring was probably factory done because it is very neat. As far as I know, the entire amp is completely original. While it still sounds great, it would surely benefit from a new set of EL34's, as it still runs on the original Mullard EL34's. The rare 7199 preamp tubes it uses are still in excellent condition and are also the original Mullards. The rectifier tube is original and in very good shape. The power supply capacitors are probably original and should be replaced as good practice dictates, but I hadn't taken any notice to hum problems. The output transformers are very clean and have no rust or paint chips on them. The perforated steel cover is in excellent condition (with a nice shine), with only faint surface scratches and no rust. While the amp does not have a serial number (did they even put them on the amps?), I do have a wonderful original manual (with S/N) which will be included.
Dynaco Stereo 70 Tube Amp

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Dynaco PAS2 Tube Preamp

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  • The Dynaco PAS2 preamp is in exceptional shape with very little splotching or staining on the polished brass front plate. The lettering is very strong and there are only light scratches on the plate. The paint has only surface scratches on it, and there is no rust anywhere on the chassis. The chassis is very clean, but has the typical light white oxidation that can probably be cleaned with some kind of polish. The original paper input/output diagram is still on the back in perfect shape. The serial number is missing, but it too includes a very well cared for original Dynaco instruction manual (with S/N). As with the ST70, it is completely original, including the power cord and four Mullard 12AX7 preamp tubes. The inside of this preamp is beautifully clean and well constructed. The controls may use a little cleaning as good practice dictates, but did not crackle very much at all. Overall, this preamp works very well. Since the power plug is not polarized, you may have to flip it to eliminate hum, because one side of the plug is capacitively coupled to the chassis.
Serious bidders only, please; bidders who do not follow through with the deal will receive negative feedback. Buyer pays shipping from South East PA (19341), all sales are final. I can accept money orders, personal checks, or bank checks. Feel free to contact me for more information: cdanjo@aol.com.

Dynaco Stereo 70 and PAS2 Preamp


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