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  1. 03-25-2010 10:43 PM #1
    Wardsweb
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    Default Dynaco ST-70 redone the Wardsweb way

    Here is my latest project. A rebirth of a classic Dynaco ST-70 with some upgraded parts, circuit, chassis and cabinet.





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  2. 03-25-2010 10:49 PM #2
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    All I can say is.....WOW! That is maybe the sexiest amp I have ever seen.
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  3. 03-25-2010 11:57 PM #3
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    Off the charts on the cool factor. Great job!
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  4. 03-26-2010 07:05 AM #4
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    Tubes, curves, and beautiful wood-TOTALLY EFFING BEAUTIFUL, but how's it sound?
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  5. 03-26-2010 07:09 AM #5
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    Excellent blending of the New and Old worlds.
    The ST-70s are a great foundation for an amp.
    I like your thinking here.
    Harry
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  6. 03-26-2010 08:00 AM #6
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    Wow, a work of art man. Very well done.

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  7. 03-26-2010 09:30 AM #7
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    Superb! Is all the iron new?
    Our polkaudio speakers: RTA 8T (2 pair), CS-300, Atrium 45, Atrium 7, PSW202

    2CH rigs: 1. Revel Ultima Gems/LE-1/Sub 15 - Wadia 301 - Bluenote Bellavista/B5 Sig. arm - Dynavector 20-x cartridge - PS Audio GC Series Amp/Pre/Phono Pre 2. Innersound Isis MK3.5 (active Xover mod) - Marchand XM44 - Carver Lightstar Reference Amp/Pre - Carver A-500X - Rega Planet 2000 - Music Hall MMF 5SE - Bottlehead Seduction 3. Cain & Cain Abbeys - Dynaco ST-70 - Dodd MLP - EE MiniMax CDP - Akai 280D-SS
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  8. 03-26-2010 09:41 AM #8
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    I dig it Luther, but the one thing that jumps out at me - all that work, and cheese out on the binders?

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  9. 03-26-2010 10:04 AM #9
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    That thing is absolutley a piece of art!

    How does it sound?
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  10. 03-26-2010 10:07 AM #10
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    Gorgeous.

    Source: C.E.C. CD-3300 CD Transport
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  11. 03-26-2010 10:17 AM #11
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    Absolutely beautiful! Awesome.
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  12. 03-26-2010 11:10 AM #12
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    Amazingly good lookin'!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  13. 03-26-2010 12:46 PM #13
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    Beautiful craftsmanship! Very nicely done!
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    Drool. Man that looks nice!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueMDPicker View Post
    Superb! Is all the iron new?
    The power transformer is an upgrade. The output transformers are original.
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  16. 03-26-2010 03:27 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuSsMaN View Post
    I dig it Luther, but the one thing that jumps out at me - all that work, and cheese out on the binders?

    Cheers,
    Russ
    I used what I had. You have something laying around that would work better?
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  17. 03-26-2010 03:29 PM #17
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    Might have some Cardas, I'll look around. Don't get me wrong, just my eyes went straight to the posts on the rear view.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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    That is mighty sweet man. I wonder what it would sound like driving my 90's with my 2.5 in front of it?

    Seriously, beautiful job.
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  19. 03-26-2010 05:02 PM #19
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    I've put up a site on the build. You may see details on the build here:

    http://wardsweb.org/audio/ST70/
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  20. 03-26-2010 05:03 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuSsMaN View Post
    Might have some Cardas, I'll look around. Don't get me wrong, just my eyes went straight to the posts on the rear view.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Shoot me a PM or drop me an email, if you find something.
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  21. 03-26-2010 05:10 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wardsweb View Post
    The power transformer is an upgrade. The output transformers are original.
    Cool! I bet it sounds wonderful.
    Our polkaudio speakers: RTA 8T (2 pair), CS-300, Atrium 45, Atrium 7, PSW202

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    ....wow.....
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  23. 03-26-2010 11:42 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wardsweb View Post
    Here is my latest project. A rebirth of a classic Dynaco ST-70 with some upgraded parts, circuit, chassis and cabinet.



    Mmmmmm, yummy. Cocobolo?
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  24. 03-26-2010 11:49 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by John30_30 View Post
    Mmmmmm, yummy. Cocobolo?
    Yes sir, give the man a C-gar. Cocobolo it is with a semi gloss lacquer finish.
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  25. 03-27-2010 12:13 AM #25
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    Wow,, what a talent you have sir.:)
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    Superb work. I bet it sounds as good as it looks.
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    Sweet. Great work.
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