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Audio Discussion => DIY => Topic started by: MasterBlaster on May 01, 2010, 03:19:09 PM

Title: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: MasterBlaster on May 01, 2010, 03:19:09 PM: Here are some pics of the R&R of the Dynaco that NATOE (Pete) is doing for me.
He completely gutted the thing and replaced almost all of the original components.
I'll let him run down what he's done.

The build is not finished so stay tuned for more photos!

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Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: NATOE on May 02, 2010, 12:09:03 AM: What I did was spend a lot of AL'S money :o. Really Just take it all down and start over the only thing that will be original is the chassis and transformers and screws everything else will be brand spankin new.
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: thuffman03 on May 02, 2010, 12:57:10 AM: Can't wait to see how it will look!
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: Reverend on May 02, 2010, 09:06:49 AM: Very cool guys.
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: Falcon on May 02, 2010, 05:40:02 PM: Nice. Al you are getting one heck of system. :o :o :o
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: NATOE on May 06, 2010, 07:05:43 PM: That was a nice feeling to have when al got to see what i had done to his amp what it was to where it is now.
Would like to pass it on if anybody has some old tube gear that needs work done just drop a line or let al or tom know. pref dynaco
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: MasterBlaster on May 06, 2010, 11:22:55 PM: Thanks again Pete for your fine restoration work.
I can hardly wait until Saturday. We'll be featuring it at the club meeting. :D
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: schwarcw on May 07, 2010, 12:19:36 AM: Looks outstanding! And you know, it's the little things. Look at the twisted wires to help reduce potential noise. The new improved IC board also adds to the noise reduction. It should sound excellent! I'm looking forward to hearing it!

Regards,

Carl
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: OCCD on May 07, 2010, 12:31:13 AM: The Pre will be done tomorrow and ready to go Saturday as well.
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: MasterBlaster on May 09, 2010, 11:01:43 PM: Well, Yesterday's feature of the Dynaco gear at the shop was a blast!
OCCD tested all the tubes and found that the 7199's had very little life and
provided replacements. Thanks Tom!

Everything performed beautifully, and sounded just incredible.
I cant say this enough either - NATOE did a wonderful restoration job;
I couldn't be more pleased with his work. I could not have done this without him!

I havent yet decided where I'm going to put the gear, but I just
had to get another taste.

I excitedly hooked everything up today on the dining table and it was
every bit as impressive at home with the Jamo Towers. Now i've got
to find it a permanent home.

I couldn't resist taking some long exposure pics to capture the glow! ;D
Not too bad for a dinky little sanyo camera!

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Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: thuffman03 on May 10, 2010, 04:36:51 PM: Very cool MB!
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: OCCD on May 10, 2010, 05:43:00 PM: Get rid of that cage!!!! :o How would you like to be in a cage? :P
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: MasterBlaster on May 10, 2010, 06:47:29 PM: Yeah... My cats tried to walk over it yesterday.
I'm keeping the cage on until i find a safe spot for it.
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: icravcarver on May 24, 2010, 08:37:11 PM: Beautiful looking unit. I'm sure it sounds as good as it did 30 years ago. NATOE, great job. Very neat and tidy.

As far as the cats, keeping the cage on will only tease them into getting onto it, they feel the warmth of those tubes, those glorious tubes. Take the cage off, no place to plank their ass!!

Congrats on the find.

Neil
Title: Re: Dynaco rebuild
Post by: tinpan on May 25, 2010, 08:53:29 AM: Very nice, that is a sweet set up