Dynaco ST-70 Stereo Amp?

zozoe · 3rd December 2020, 12:43 AM

Hi all!! Here's a strange on; I realize amps can & have been repurposed with strange & cool results, so has anyone ever thought of, or used a Dynaco ST-70 stereo amp for a guitar platform? I assume one could use a stereo guitar preamp of sorts? I mean, guys use Macs & other monster amps for their rock rigs, so I'm just curious..
Stay safe, Be well all~

PRR · 3rd December 2020, 03:25 AM

The original Sunns WERE DynaKits slightly modded; the next generation were Dyna-like but at higher power.

thoglette · 3rd December 2020, 01:08 PM

You can but you'd be better off triode strapping the pentodes and listening to some music.
(Ok, it's far from perfect but it'll give the audionerds appoplexies)

shanx · 3rd December 2020, 01:59 PM

The late Dave West of West Labs started out building guitar amps based around the Dynaco power amp section. I believe the Dynaco Mark IV was the start of the Avalon guitar amp. I corresponded with Dave a little while before he passed away. I was refurbishing my 1973 Mini IR which was derived from the Avalon. EL34 output with Ultralinear taps and an Electrovoice SRO 12 speaker. The front end is pretty much Fender Twin Blackface. Huge headroom and clarity, rings like a bell (in a good way).

PRR · 4th December 2020, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thoglette

......listening to some music.....

As opposed to electric guitar?

thoglette · 5th December 2020, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRR

As opposed to electric guitar?

Touche!

3rd December 2020, 12:43 AM	#1
zozoe diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida	Dynaco ST-70 Stereo Amp? Hi all!! Here's a strange on; I realize amps can & have been repurposed with strange & cool results, so has anyone ever thought of, or used a Dynaco ST-70 stereo amp for a guitar platform? I assume one could use a stereo guitar preamp of sorts? I mean, guys use Macs & other monster amps for their rock rigs, so I'm just curious.. Stay safe, Be well all~

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
preamp suitable for Dynaco st-70- OTHER than dynaco	namatjira	Tubes / Valves	3	22nd December 2011 02:21 AM
Dynaco Stereo 400 Amp	andrew01	Solid State	5	19th June 2011 03:33 PM
Clone ProAC 2.5s and Dynaco Stereo 70	GaryF	Multi-Way	8	25th May 2004 05:43 PM
Need Help: Dynaco Stereo 120 amp	jainbaby	Solid State	4	18th December 2002 02:03 PM
Dead Dynaco Stereo 400 - Opinions	mrfeedback	Solid State	14	23rd September 2002 03:01 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

3rd December 2020, 03:25 AM	#2
PRR diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maine USA	The original Sunns WERE DynaKits slightly modded; the next generation were Dyna-like but at higher power.

3rd December 2020, 01:08 PM	#3
thoglette diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008	You can but you'd be better off triode strapping the pentodes and listening to some music. (Ok, it's far from perfect but it'll give the audionerds appoplexies)

3rd December 2020, 01:59 PM	#4
shanx diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Quebec	The late Dave West of West Labs started out building guitar amps based around the Dynaco power amp section. I believe the Dynaco Mark IV was the start of the Avalon guitar amp. I corresponded with Dave a little while before he passed away. I was refurbishing my 1973 Mini IR which was derived from the Avalon. EL34 output with Ultralinear taps and an Electrovoice SRO 12 speaker. The front end is pretty much Fender Twin Blackface. Huge headroom and clarity, rings like a bell (in a good way).