I'm looking for a tube preamplifier to go with my Dynaco clone VTA St120 amplifier.
Currently using a Schiit Saga but it simple has no gain and does not play the ST120 to the levels I want.
I'm looking at the vatious "Tubes4HiFi" preamplifiers and the other China preamps available.
http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm#SP12http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm#SP12
A very nice Dynaco PAS popped up on US Audio Mart this morning......
Here is what the seller is saying about it:
"This Dynaco Pas tube Preamplifier has just been fully restored to better than new and up-graded. The unit is fully tested and waiting to be enjoyed. Experience the warmth that only tube audio can bring. A new modern black faceplate has been installed and the cover has been painted black. See photos. A brand NEW power supply section (except for transformer) has been installed that eliminates the use of the 60 year old "can" capacitor, heater capacitors and unreliable selenium rectifier. The rectifier tube has been retained. All NEW audio grade polypropylene capacitors have been installed throughout. All controls have been cleaned. All wiring has been carefully routed and grounded for quietest operation. Four NEW JJ 12AX7 tubes are included as well as tested vintage RCA 12X4 rectifier tube.
Brand new modern black faceplate and knobs
New power supply
New polypropylene capacitors
Gold RCA jacks
New JJ 12AX7 Tubes
Two Phono inputs
New power cord
Fully tested
He is asking $695
It is within driving distance to pick it up, so no shipping.....
What say the board.......Rebuilt vintage or go China new?
Currently using a Schiit Saga but it simple has no gain and does not play the ST120 to the levels I want.
I'm looking at the vatious "Tubes4HiFi" preamplifiers and the other China preamps available.
http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm#SP12http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm#SP12
A very nice Dynaco PAS popped up on US Audio Mart this morning......
Here is what the seller is saying about it:
"This Dynaco Pas tube Preamplifier has just been fully restored to better than new and up-graded. The unit is fully tested and waiting to be enjoyed. Experience the warmth that only tube audio can bring. A new modern black faceplate has been installed and the cover has been painted black. See photos. A brand NEW power supply section (except for transformer) has been installed that eliminates the use of the 60 year old "can" capacitor, heater capacitors and unreliable selenium rectifier. The rectifier tube has been retained. All NEW audio grade polypropylene capacitors have been installed throughout. All controls have been cleaned. All wiring has been carefully routed and grounded for quietest operation. Four NEW JJ 12AX7 tubes are included as well as tested vintage RCA 12X4 rectifier tube.
Brand new modern black faceplate and knobs
New power supply
New polypropylene capacitors
Gold RCA jacks
New JJ 12AX7 Tubes
Two Phono inputs
New power cord
Fully tested
He is asking $695
It is within driving distance to pick it up, so no shipping.....
What say the board.......Rebuilt vintage or go China new?