Dynaco?

Just how good is the Dynaco Pas-3 pre amp? Pat-4 pre amp? I am thinking getting one to use with a Audio Research power amp mostly because I need to save money. Any thoughts? Thanks Nick

happynick12-08-2006 3:03pm

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narrod Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,064 posts 12-08-2006 at 04:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A PAS-3, in restored condition, can sound pretty good. A PAT-4 is early solidstate and sucks.
eldartford Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,262 posts 12-08-2006 at 04:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Circuits and audio quality are good. The quality of switches and pots is less than ideal. No pretty cosmetics.
tarsando Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 578 posts 12-08-2006 at 08:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The reviews of the PAT4 in Stereophile years ago put it in the same league as the PAS-3. I got a PAT4 on ebay for $75 that works great. They are old, though and I think it takes a little bit of luck to get a decent one (either 3 or 4) sight unseen. there have been several 3's here on audiogon recently. One thing I have found with old vintage equipment is that the ear of the beholder (ie the seller) is sometimes more charitible than another's ear. Good luck. Also if you can find a Hafler preamp--they are newer and from the same lineage.
groundhog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 12-09-2006 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dynaco Pas-3 is an exellent choice
happynick OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 12-09-2006 at 12:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey thanks to everyone for the info,Nick

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