Mother Load For Tube Guys?

BottomFeeder
BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
edited January 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I found my dad's Dynakit Stereo 70 tube amp & need to know how much it's worth. I plan to sell it here in LA and have to get it done in the next few days so your help would be greatly appreciated!

Please check out the pics and lemme know.

Thanks very much!
"Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited December 2008
    About $350.00 in original condition and working.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    I'd like to test it. Would it be ok for me to just turn it on, w/o it being connected to anything?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited December 2008
    No, do not turn it on without being connected to speakers or a dummy load.

    When was the last time it was on? If, a long time ago it should be brought up on a Variac.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    Thanks very much. I was about to turn it on, so you saved me. It probably hasn't been switched on in maybe 30 years.

    I could hook it up to some speakers, but wouldn't be able to play anything on it. & What is a Variac?

    Should I just sell it, as is? & If so, for how much?
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited December 2008
    Dont just plug it in. It should be brought up on a Variac to control the voltage so you dont burn anything up.

    By looking at the pics I would say atleast 2 of the tubes are bad. They may all be, and probably some leaky caps somewhere also.

    In the shape its in, with probably needing a rebuild you could get anywhere from $200-300 depending.

    Ive looked at the pics again and even though it doesnt look to be plugged in, I swear a see filaments burning in the top of a few tubs, maybe just the flash from the camera. But no matter, If youre just trying to flip it, dont fire it up. Just list with it needing a rebuild and you should be good.

    (Disclaimer; I mention rebuild because of the age of the unit with parts that do go bad over time. This is in no way a testament to building or owning them. Only pointing out the obvious.)


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    Thanks, Dave. Yeah, I didn't turn it on & it's been 30 years since it's been on.

    So, you think I just offer it for sale in "as is" condition?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited December 2008
    Dave got it, it's a variable autotransformer used to control the voltage.

    You should have no problem selling it in "as in" condition.

    BTW, that chassis is suppose to be shiny chrome.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    Yeah, it's pretty obvious that the chassis could use some cleaning help.

    Thanks very, very much, friends. I'm trying to sell off my dad's audio equipment as we prepare for an estate sale and begin wrapping up my childhood home.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited December 2008
    Brent, that's got to be a hard thing to go though, best wishes.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2008
    That's very nice of you to say.

    Thanks very much.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited December 2008
    I went through similar times a while ago, and honestly it was good and bad.

    It was great revisiting the memories as we went through all the stuff accumilated through the years, but sad as we said goodbye to them.

    Not to mention its great to see a son helping out their parents these days, sometimes it seems like it just doesnt happen enough anymore.

    Best Wishes and a Happy New year to you and your family.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2009
    Thanks very much, Dave.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited January 2009
    Looks like a nice project
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2009
    Ok I understand the urge or even need to sell, but think about it, why not restore her to all her glory then play once in a while and think about Dad, afterall, Dad's are cool.

    RT1
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited January 2009
    I used to restore antique radios. Woods from the late 20's - early 40's then bakeites up to the early 60's. I have dozens of working radios. I also have a variac and two tube testors and maybe thousands of new caps. Is there a great reason for searching out and restoring antique amps? The prospect has never crossed my mind until this post.
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