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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

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david99
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By gain do you mean volume?
I got more volume out of my old dyan-70 by getting rid of the lamp cord power 'cable' and hard wiring a 14 gauge cord with a heavy duty plug.
No doubt,it played louder.
Also,make sure your output tubes are good and dont have high hours on them.The Svetlana EL-34 is a great tube and can give you a cleaner presentaion...clean = increased percieved volume. Also,Have you tried the 4ohm tap?
david99
1,467 posts
 
the input tubes of a ST-70 are 7199's
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