Will Vincent "Dynaco" Amps

I realize I sound like a broken record here on Audiogon, but excepting absolute power and low frequency performance, the Dynaco ST70, fitted with modern parts, eclipses most high-end audio amplifiers of today.

I believe Will Vincent's offerings are an excellent choice for anyone interested in purchasing an ST70.

My fantasy shootout would include many of the Dynaco rebuilds mentioned above, along with Jim Nicholl's version, (speaking of broken records, haha).

Will Vincent vs Bob Latino??

The kit offered by Kevin Carter at K&K Audio has always been of interest to me. Turns the original 35 watts per side into 10 watts triode.

Linkster, "Will Vincent vs Bob Latino??"

Simply a question of whether you prefer the original Dynaco Concertina circuit (Will Vincent), or one of the upgrades that "fixed" what was wrong with the original (VTA/Bob Latino) ala the Mullard long tail pair driver.

Historically the answer has been the Mullard LTP, with the experts pointing out all of the inherent flaws in the Concertina that had to be addressed.

As for me, I seem to be one of the few who trumpets the Concertina, appreciates beauty and simplicity in general, and this circuit in particular. Not to take ANYTHING away from the VTA, but I think the original has been long overlooked, underrated/underappreciated, and truly quite special. In fact, a guy I converse with began writing to me two days ago, commented on how happy his Jadis Orchestra Reference makes him, and related that he simply does not hear the same magical midrange in a friend's DA50S. He was likely quite surprised for me telling him the JOR simply employs what Dynaco made famous.