Dynaco Mark III Kit

[petertub]

I am leaning toward the Mark IV Dynakit or possibly rebuilding the pair currently on Ebay. A question regarding the 7199 tube. Dynakit has a modification to use a 6GH8A tube or I can get a 6u8 to 7199 adapter. Are both of these viable alternatives? Any preference of one over the other?

Thanks,
Martin

I think it is better to have a board wired for 6gh8 then an adapter in an oder board.

 

[rayma]

Dynakit has a modification to use a 6GH8A tube or I can get a 6u8 to 7199 adapter.
Are both of these viable alternatives?

At this point in time, go with a pcb designed for tubes other than the 7199.
There won't be any more of those.

 

[kevinkr]

I agree with Peter and Rayma on a new board, and would recommend a new kit over a rebuild project on eBay sight unseen.

The PCB in the original was nothing to write home about and would be in need a total rebuild or even replacement.

The current production transformers are likely to be as good as if not better than the originals.

 

[stokessd]

I can see the beauty of a kit, but I've never shied away from a rebuild. But I'm an odd bird.

 

[rayma]

I can see the beauty of a kit, but I've never shied away from a rebuild. But I'm an odd bird.

Clean, new, parts and chassis can't be beat. And, rebuilding is much more work than a new build.