A good Preamp for ST70

We've rebuilt and updated a lot of PAS-3s and PAS-2s over the years- given it a new line stage, better parts, power supply regulation, stepped volume control and the like.

What's fun about that preamp is that if properly updated it can take on any modern high end preamp and give it a run for the money (of course it will not handle low output moving coil cartridges, but with a set of Jensen SUTs, you can manage that quite well too). Since you already have a modified ST-70, it might be something to consider.

I used an inexpensive passive (Luminous Audio Axiom) with a set of Will's rebuilt MKIII mono blocks. The sound was just incredible. Single source only, but it sounded f-ing great. I still have the pre in my closet as a backup.

Atmasphere,

What is the ball park cost of a rebuild/update on a Dyanco tubed pre? That is something I may want to consider at some point. Seems it might be difficult to find one original cheap enough to make this work if you are paying to have the work done. I found my ST70 already rebuilt/updated fortunately for a good price.

Atmasphere, I was gooing to ask the same question. Do you still do this work and what would a good budget price be?

I used an Eastern Electric Minimax preamplifier with Tom Tutay mods when I had my lightly upgraded Dynaco ST-70 and it was a super musical combination. I have upgraded my components significantly since then and I'm not sure its more musical than what I used to experience with that pairing. Would love to try my current Shindo pre with an ST70 for grins.