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Dynaco ST-70 and Magneplanar 1.6QR

Hi,

I just got into this with an entry level system consisting of Magnapan 1.6 and a dyna st 70. I love the sound, and they work fine together ,but I dont get enough gain out of the Dynaco. Should I be getting more?, if not, is there anything I can do, short of swithcing amps that would solve this issue?

If not , do you have any $1000 amp or less alternatives to recomend?

Very grateful for any advice in this matter.

Andersd (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-21-03

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09-22-03 By gain do you mean volume? i got more volume out of my old ... David99

09-22-03 The stereo 70 will run out of steam quickly with the 1.6's, ... Philjolet

09-22-03 My mg 1.6 sound much better with a 350 watt adcom amp than w ... Eldartford

09-22-03 Maggies need much more power. you could try a good powered ... Elevick

09-23-03 Thanks for all the great advice. i am a novice in the hi fi ... Andersd

09-23-03: Shersta
As far as solid state in your price range, you might want to consider something like a McCormack DNA 1 (100 wpc)or DNA 125 (125 wpc). Check the archives for other people's opinions on these amps. Perhaps you could introduce tubes via a preamp? Good luck and have fun.
Shersta (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-23-03 If you are open to experimentation, you could try a pre-owne ... Slipknot1

09-23-03 As stated here above unfortunately the 1.6's do require a lo ... Manga

09-24-03 I tried 3 defferent tube amps with my 1.6s and never got the ... Philjolet

09-24-03 I am sure that the various audiophile 100 to 150 watt amps m ... Eldartford

09-24-03 By the way, when you get your new amp i'll take the dynaco o ... Eldartford

09-24-03 Eldartford, thanks for suggestion, but i have a question, do ... Andersd

09-24-03 Andersd...volume means voltage gain (not really power) so it ... Eldartford

09-25-03 Eldartford, which adcom amp are you using? a Andersd

09-25-03 Andersd...my amp is the gfa-5503, which is the three-channel ... Eldartford

09-25-03 Elartford, thanks again, your advice is really appreciated ... Andersd

09-25-03 If you can get the 5503 for less than a 5502, do it. the am ... Eldartford

09-25-03 The input tubes of a st-70 are 7199's David99

09-25-03 David, you lost me here? a Andersd

09-25-03 Andersd...david says that the dynaco st-70 uses a tube type ... Eldartford

10-01-03 I have owned the dynaco st-70, (cursio's version), and the m ... Pboutin