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Re: Actually.........

Posted by Scott T. on October 26, 2000 at 09:50:43

In Reply to: Re: Actually......... posted by Classic Audio on October 26, 2000 at 09:04:03:

It's definately true that early solid-state gear was not that good.
Today's modern tube and solid-state designs are sounding more and more alike.It's becoming hard to tell the sound differances between today's modern tube and solid-state gear.The differances are not a big as one would think.

The problem that I have with today's modern tube gear is that it tends to sound bright,sterile,2D,harsh,and grainy.....much like today's modern solid-state designs.Analytical...Yes!Musical....NO!!!

I think that Dynaco Tube gear is great.In fact I prefer my Dynaco ST-70 to many modern "Hi-End" amps that I've had in my systems in the past(Krell KSA 100s,Krell KST 100,Cary SLA 70B Signature,Conrad Johnson MV-52,Classe CA 150,Classe CA 100,Acurus A-150,NAD 214,B&K-forgot the model number,among a few other hi-priced amps that I've auditioned elsewhere as well).The Dynaco just lets the music flow to me in a nice 3D natural,musical way.Most modern amps have just thrown the music at me with a shovel causing me to eventually turn the music off and leave the room due to the fatigue from brightness.

Another bonus with the Dynaco is that you can get one cheap.I paid $250.00 for mine.A friend of mine just found a Dynaco ST-70,Dynaco Pass 3 pre-amp,Dynaco tube FM tuner,and an original AR turntable for a grand total of $50.00 at a garage sale(Lucky bastard!)We hooked up his Dynaco gear up with a cheap CD Changer and some cheap speakers(I cannot even remember the name at the moment).The sound was better than
what I've heard in most "Hi-Fi Salons" with mega-priced gear!We couldn't believe it!Here is this set-up that cost next to nothing that sounded so killer with such crappy speakers!It really makes one wonder what is going on w/hi-end audio these days!SALESHACKS is my call!

So yes....I think that a Dynaco ST-70 is one of the best amps that one can buy PERIOD!

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