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Dynaco owners please comment

I recently bought a Dynaco 120c and wondered is there any differences in the models. I have noticed some with the A series on them.Also I'am very impressed by the quality of these vintage amps and wondered why I have spent more money and not gotten the sound quality of this 60 wpc amplifier.These little amps are not embarassed by SS amps in the 3K to 4K range IMO.Since I have owned a few in this range I think it's a fair judgment.Also what do you guys use to keep the chrome on these amps looking good ? I think I'am hooked and will have to have the whole dynaco setup.Anybody looking for a SS or tube amp owes it to themselves to try one of the dynaco models out before spending more! David Hafler rest in peace! Thanks for any and all comments!
gmood1

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gmood1 OP
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Thanks guys for all the info.This maybe a modified version..I'am not sure.If so who ever modified it.. did one hell of a job.If I have learned one thing it's specs have nothing to do with how well a peice of audio equipment will sound.It's the quietest amp I have ever owned,no sizz,hum,nothing.I can't tell it's on..even with my ear inches from the tweeter.It fills the almost 11 ft of space between my speakers at low volumes with no problems.I'am going to have to go find this Citation 12 or Marantz amp.. if they can out do this little guy!

Happy Listening Guys!
gmood1 OP
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Update...Pbowne I was doing a cleaning on the unit and found the Jensen Stereo Shop logo.So it is a modified version.This Frank Van Alstine is the man!Looks like it is a 120A series C..whatever that means.
gmood1 OP
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Elgordo I will add them to my list of ampifiers to snatch up when I see a good deal!! At the price these amplifiers go for they are an absolute steal! It makes one feel foolish for spending thousands to get this kind of sound quality.
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