Page 10 schematic 1 of 2 page 11 schematic 2 of 2 page 12 special input and completion. Dynaco pat5 preamplifer back when our publisher and i were bart simpsonlike teenagers disrupting our high school electronics class, we still wanted a great system but had no dinero. It had more flexibility and switching capability, and featured the then new lm301 opamp in the tonecontrolhigh level stage. No chassis modification required and the board comes with hardware, a wiring diagram. The pat 5 was dynaco s preamp that followed the pat 4.
This manual gives the information you need to install the phono upgrade to the dynaco pat 4 preamp. Dynaco amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Dynaco s late sixties tech writer bob tucker described dynaco s first solidstate preamp best. For the original purchase price the dynaco pas 4 is an absolute steal and you will not be dissapointed in its performance regardless of price if you can still find one on ebay. Upgrades that let you make your pat4 even better than new. Below you will found our manuals on the dynaco pat4. Did you use a combination driver tube to keep costs down. Developed over many years, erhard audio is the only and official seller of all these great upgrade kits, spare parts and more. Congratulations on your purchase of the dynaco pas 4 preamp.
Lots of other sites will tell you everything you need to know about the pat 4. The team understood that in addition to massive amounts of. Imo, it doesnt require all that much to make it sound pretty good, and it also presents a good platform for additional mods if youre so inclined. Im using a dynaco pat5 preamp, for transfering vinyl recordings t cd. The results have been very good and the pat5s mild tone control have been very helpful.
Installing a pat4pwr updated power supply in a dynaco pat4. The dynaco pat 4 in stock form is one of the harsher bits of gear ive heard. Thats because the outputs are electronically regulated. Below is a scan of the dynaco dynakit mark iv amplifier schematic from the instructions manual. Dynaco pat 4 phono preamp schematic with dc voltages. Dynaco fm 1 schematic owners manual dynaco pam 1 schematic owners manual dynaco pas 2 schematic owners manual dynaco pas 3 schematic dynaco pas 3 series ii schematic owners manual dynaco pas 3x schematic owners manual dynaco pas 4 schematic owners manual. Ever since ive been into audio, the dynaco pat4 has gotten a fairly deserved bad rap. Ive owned three of them one back in 1990 as a cheap standin for a preamplifier when i was broker than a church mouse.
Later ones i modified but they were never part of my serious system. Dynaco pat4 preamp schematics, assembly and user manual. Although there have been many modifications offered for. Dynaco pas3 preamp modifications larger schematic opens in a new tab if youre more ambitious and would like to really do things the right way, check out my friend norman korens detailed analysis and redesign of this preamp. The sound was certainly different than the previous preamplifier as this classic all solidstate combination was faster and had deeper bass. Complete reprint of the dynaco pat4 preamp assembly and operation manual.
The dyanco pat 4 is an all silicon solidstate control centre and preamplifier which must be used in conjunction with a basic power amplifier, such as the dynaco stereo 80 or stereo 120, and a pair of loudspeakers. It was designed by a team headed by james bongiorno, who designed ampzilla and many other high powerhigh performance amps. Indeed, it rivals modern audio equipment costing thousands of dollars. If you own an old dynaco pas233x and have been wondering what you can do to improve the sound and breathe new life into the preamp. Manuals starting from rev 2p cover the rev b version of the kit, which substitutes a 1k resistor for the original 4k7 r1, instead of a jumper. I assume you have a schematic in front of you so you can follow along. This version of the dynaco tube preamp was built by the panor dyna company versus the earlier original dynaco tube amps and in my opinion sound much better. Dynaco pas 3x schematic owners manual thetubestore. The simple resistor only circuit was in numerous magazine articles. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Dynaco pat 4 axial electrolytic capacitor kit new ebay item 370343722476 end time apr0110 18. Adding a simple wirewound resistor and rewiring the front and rear speakers created a psuedo 4 channel 4 dimensional setup. Put it with the rest of the junk sorta forgot about it. Download the dynaco pat4 manuals for free hifi manuals.
Below you will found our manuals on the dynaco pat 4. The few things we had breadboarded together hummed like a swarm of bees when a turntable was brought into play, and we scratched our heads. The dynaco dynakit mark iii is a monoblock amplifier with a 6an8 input stage and a pushpull kt88 output stage. I first owned one of these vintage solidstate preamplifiers back in 1990 and the sound, even with a tube amplifier, was certainly nothing to remember harsh, flat and very unpleasant with any speaker with a working tweeter. Blue light kit not covered in this manual line amp distortion reducer tone control switch the line amp distortion reducer drops the distortion of the line amp by a factor of ten. There is also a later mark ii, not from the original dynaco and not quite as good in its effect, and a few copycats, licenced by dynaco. Pat 4 preamp tech specs the pat4 was dynacos first solid state preamplifier.
Upgrading the dynaco pat4 preamplifier 6th street bridge. The pat4 was dynacos first solid state preamplifier. The doors incorporate unique dynaco innovations including. The biggest collection of dynaco manuals and schematics.
This video shows the process for installing an improved power supply into dynacos pat4 preamp. In addition, the pat 4 provides sufficient power for a pair of 600 ohm headphones. Dynaco pat5 preamplifer old school toneaudio magazine. Dynaco d4 series doors are a new and enhanced design providing better environmental control, efficiency and lower life cycle cost than competitive products. Dynaco pat4 manual solid state stereo preamplifier. Dynaco pat4 phono preamp schematic with dc voltages. Compared to the original power supply, the replacement power supply should give better sound. The units tone control circuit utlizes lm301ah bipolar opamp ic. Dynaco diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Mark 4 replacement hardware items reliability enhancers for your mark 23. Since the speaker impedance isolates the amplifier ter minals, no amplifier.
Only very high quality components have been used in manufacturing the pas4. The dynaco pas3x stereo preamplifier is a versatile two stereophonic reproduction from any program source rec. Dynaco dynakit mark iii tube amplifier schematic and manual. Dynaco dynakit mark iv amplifier schematic and manual. On the upstairs second system, the dynaco pas3x was taken out and the pat4 installed. The service manual functions as a repair guide for troubleshooting and sometimes contains tips for refurbishing and modifications. View online or download dynaco pat4 assembly manual. If your phono preamp is not working, a good place to start is with a check of the dc voltages. Fetinput opamp as tone controloutput stage gain elementmilitary grade nonpolarized tantalum caps2% tolerance dipped mica in phono stage instead of 5% polyesterphono input capacitance upped to 220pfhi lo phono gain switch addedreduced distortion to 0,007%augmented sn ratio by 5db.
The bifet version changed from the lm301 to the lf357 opamp. Dynaco d 4 series doors are a new and enhanced design providing better environmental control, efficiency and lower life cycle cost than competitive products. Installing a pat4pwr updated power supply in a dynaco pat. It was the first solidstate preamp that i had heard, and it did all these marvelous things. Jul 02, 2006 there is also a later mark ii, not from the original dynaco and not quite as good in its effect, and a few copycats, licenced by dynaco. The pat5 was dynacos preamp that followed the pat4.
This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Built a dyna pat4 kit back in the mid 70s used it for 10 to 15yrs. Dynacos late sixties tech writer bob tucker described dynacos first solidstate preamp best. The power supply uses a gz34 tube rectifier and clcrc filtering. Dynaco pat4 sch service manual download, schematics. Vintage dynaco stereo 120 amplifier, pat4 preamp and fm5 tuner. Lots of other sites will tell you everything you need to know about the pat4.
It was detailed and quick and crisp, and it had this fabulous deeptype low end. Dynaco manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Dynaco began producing audio equipment in the mid 1950s but is now a part of the panor corporation, distributing audio and video home entertainment products from major manufacturers. The legendary dynaco 400 stereo amplifier, one of the great muscle amps, provides power, headroom and audio safety. Went to a friends house that has a system that he put together. Adding a simple wirewound resistor and rewiring the front and rear speakers created a psuedo 4channel4dimensional setup. If you get stuck in repairing a defective appliance download this. Dynaco pat 5 another retro preamplifier that has a lot of power. Dynaco pat 4 this is a simple amplifier with a simple power supply.
In addition, the pat4 provides sufficient power for a pair of 600 ohm headphones. The dyanco pat4 is an all silicon solidstate control centre and preamplifier which must be used in conjunction with a basic power amplifier, such as the dynaco stereo 80 or stereo 120, and a pair of loudspeakers. As of this writing, the following pat 4 upgrades are available from updatemydynaco, a division of akitika llc. Dynaco pat4 assembly manual service manual download. Congratulations on your purchase of the dynaco pas4 preamp. This board is a must for any serious restoration of the dynaco stereo70 to full stock condition. Any driver for a pushpull output stage must perform two functions. This manual gives the information you need to install the phono upgrade to the dynaco pat4 preamp. View online or download dynaco pat 4 assembly manual. Includes stepbystep assembly instructions, schematic, parts list, and operations. Appropriate for interior or exterior applications, the door will resist static wind pressure to 9.
Select picture or schematic to display from thumbnails on the right and click for download. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The dynaco dynakit mark iv amplifier is rated at 40 watts. The dynaco pas23 preamp upgrade kits we offer are the best available on the market. The improved power supply is available in either kit or assembled form at.
The dynaco pat4 in stock form is one of the harsher bits of gear ive heard. Dynaco products 570 serenity lane grants pass, oregon 97526 usa tel 541 9554600 toll free 888 63111 fax 541 9554650. The dynaco dynakit mark iii amplifier is rated at 60 watts. Includes component identification diagram of the printed circuit board.
That was never listed in the manual, so ive prepared this figure with the no signal dc voltages on the nodes in the phono preamp. Like the tubebased pas3 that preceded it, the solid state pat4 circuit was very simple, consisting of two discreet transistors in both the phono preamplifier and the line amplifier per channel. Apr 12, 2014 this video shows the process for installing an improved power supply into dynaco s pat 4 preamp. Dynaco quadaptor schematic dynaco the classic speaker. This preamplifier was designed to provide the highest combination of quality and value available, which is the dynaco tradition. An examination of the schematic reveals a simple single power supply. The dynaco dynakit mark iv amplifier uses a circuit derrived from the dynakits mark ii and mark iii amplifier kits which became world famous at the time for superior quality while essentially simple and trouble free. Fetinput opamp as tone controloutput stage gain elementmilitary grade nonpolarized tantalum caps2% tolerance dipped mica in phono stage instead of 5% polyesterphono input capacitance upped to 220pfhi lo phono gain switch addedreduced distortion to 0,007%. The distortion and noise, up to levels well beyond those required to drive any conventional amplifier, are comparable to the finest tube designs and below the levels which can be accurately measured. Dynaco pas this amplifier has warm dynamics and a very smooth sound.
Restoration module this is an exact replacement for the original dynaco pc3 board fabricated from milspec materials. For the original purchase price the dynaco pas4 is an absolute steal and you will not be dissapointed in its performance regardless of price if you can still find one on ebay. The dynaco dynakit mark iv is a monoblock amplifier with a 7199 input stage and a pushpull el34 6ca7 output stage. Paired with the mcintosh mc250, this could have been a fairly common solidstate system back in 1969. May 24, 2010 in my quest of ever increasing craziness, i decided to upgrade a dynaco pat 4 preamplifier. The 7199 tube is used as a pentode high gain voltage amplifier directly coupled to a cathode phase inverter. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book. Examples of this are the low noise metalfilm resistors, polypropylene film. Cosmetically, it also changed the pushbuttons from black to silver. The scan below is the dynaco dynakit mark iii tube amplifier schematic from the instructions manual. Diagram, bearing in mind that the drawing is necessarily somewhat distorted for. The output voltage isnt affected by normal changes in input line voltage e. It uses the 7199 circuit from the original it is not a redesign using the inferior 6gh8. A switch to disconnect the back speaker is advisable for listening to noisy programs.
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