Jim Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I wanted to see if anyone is familiar with this amp and what opinions people have on it. Also wanted to see what price range would be a good buy. I see more of the ST-70's than these,but there are several of these and I wanted to know if the model is worth taking a look at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 From AK... http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=314406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinsweber Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Many consider he iron if the st35/ sca35 vastly better than then the st70. There are a ton of uogrades and should be considered. If you can get a running unit for $350 you've done well. Make sure it's complete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Perhaps the finest price/performance integrated amp of all time. Perfect for Heritage. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Jim, get hold of Sal Brisindi. He lives near you and can help you with any Dynaco related matters: http://www.dynaco-st70.com/ Maynard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 What about this combination? Preamp PAT-4 and Amp ST-120? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) What about this combination? Preamp PAT-4 and Amp ST-120? There was a time that it was regarded as the worst sounding stereo one could own. Topped only by the Crown IC 150 and DC 300.The PAT4 is a real screetch box. And the ST120 was one of the new transistor amps that began the first tube revival. It was simply horrible. On the other hand, it was totally unreliable. OK, so much for the ST-120 and the PAT4. Edited January 5, 2015 by eth2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) There is a SCA-350 in Buffalo for $300 if anyone is interested. http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ele/4827906997.html Edited January 5, 2015 by eth2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 You want the ST-35... Here's a pimped version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Who says pimpin aint easy. That's most likely what I will do if I get one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just a quick question, does anyone on here run a HT fully with tubes? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just a quick question, does anyone on here run a HT fully with tubes? Just curious. 5 or 7 tube mono blocks start to add up to real money and the heat load is pretty high. Maybe not the best idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 I assumed that, but am just curious to see if anyone does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Personally, I think Mark's comments on the SCA-35 should be taken as those of a last percent master engineer/designer. Even a completely stock 35 is a very superior integrated for most of us unwashed, but particular, music heads. However, I am an St-70 guy with a Van Alstine Super PAS4i preamp. I don't know what iteration the Van Alstine might be at this point, but I can tell you it's based on the PAS4 but greatly improved. Phono stage is superb and, at least when I bought it, you'd be hard pressed to find a better price/performance in an preamp for the ST-70 or similar amp. Well worth looking into for the non-DIY type. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Dave, your St70 seems to be a vote for my recommendation! My super PAS4i is, indeed, tubed. That is a vote for your recommendation. But an ST-70 in good order plus a worth tube preamp cost considerably more than an SCA-35 and my point was that many of us may not hear all that great a difference. Given your profession, it's very likely you hear quite a bit I don't care about. Glad you do, as anything passing your ear test is going to work for me. A deaf composer like Beethoven is one thing, but a deaf amp designer is highly unlikely. He's going to be stuck with specs and measurements, and as we know well, they are not absolute predictors of desirable outcomes. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Indeed. It's getting close to $1200 bucks rather than $350. Good point. Actually, last year I tried to score one when I had a bit of mad money and couldn't do so at that price point. I suppose it comes and goes, but the 35 is pretty highly desired, though probably still costing less than they are worth sonically when in pristine condition. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Check thes guys out as well for restoration parts or tube amps based on the Dynaco products.tubes4hifi home page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Shannon Parks boards would give you a nice wag to have a modern 35 equivalent. I think justin pointed that out earlier. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Check thes guys out as well for restoration parts or tube amps based on the Dynaco products.tubes4hifi home page I bought the ST/VTA-120 from them 2 years ago & last year I added SP12 tube pre-amp with built-in phono amp (PH12) to run my CW-I. Love the sound & still happy till now. Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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