Dynaco, Parasound and Schitt has to go
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muncybob
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I recently decided to go integrated. So I really no longer need my Dynaco PAS-4 preamp, Schitt Vali3 headphone amp or the Parasound HCA1000 amp. The PAS-4 preamp got me into tubes and after auditioning a few prospects I decided to pick up the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum iii Dark edition, hence the sale.
So just a few words regarding the PAS-4. This is not anything like the original Dynaco sold that were kits. The phono stage is MM only but it is regarded as a pretty decent phono stage. Other than the volume pot needing to be cleaned along with the tube sockets needing the same, I’ve had no problems. A respected member of the Dynaco Tube forum suggested the only mod made to this unit. The coupling caps that feed the output jacks of the 2 channels were replaced with Mundorf caps.
I have a printout of the owners manual which includes schematics. Here it is. There is no remote control for this unit and it will come with several extra 6DJ8 tubes, many of which have been tested by a forum member and boxes are noted accordingly. I think there is a pair of 5751 along with some 12AX7 in it now. Here is some info on the PAS-4.
The Schitt headphone amp probably has less than 10 hours on it. Looks like it currently retails for around $170 delivered so I’m asking $130 shipped. Asking $325 plus shipping for the Parasound HCA1000. This is not the A version if that matters to you. Looking for $650 plus shipping for the Dynaco preamp. All prices are CONUS. The Schitt is in like new condition and the others are a strong VG+ condition. Let me know if pricing is out of line, just trying to recover what I paid for the amps. Everything is from a smoke free home and have no issues that I’m aware of.
So just a few words regarding the PAS-4. This is not anything like the original Dynaco sold that were kits. The phono stage is MM only but it is regarded as a pretty decent phono stage. Other than the volume pot needing to be cleaned along with the tube sockets needing the same, I’ve had no problems. A respected member of the Dynaco Tube forum suggested the only mod made to this unit. The coupling caps that feed the output jacks of the 2 channels were replaced with Mundorf caps.
I have a printout of the owners manual which includes schematics. Here it is. There is no remote control for this unit and it will come with several extra 6DJ8 tubes, many of which have been tested by a forum member and boxes are noted accordingly. I think there is a pair of 5751 along with some 12AX7 in it now. Here is some info on the PAS-4.
The Schitt headphone amp probably has less than 10 hours on it. Looks like it currently retails for around $170 delivered so I’m asking $130 shipped. Asking $325 plus shipping for the Parasound HCA1000. This is not the A version if that matters to you. Looking for $650 plus shipping for the Dynaco preamp. All prices are CONUS. The Schitt is in like new condition and the others are a strong VG+ condition. Let me know if pricing is out of line, just trying to recover what I paid for the amps. Everything is from a smoke free home and have no issues that I’m aware of.
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Rogue Audio Conus Magnum iii Dark, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
Rogue Audio Conus Magnum iii Dark, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.