Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
This is a fully restored, stunning example of a Dynaco preamp. We've taken careful effort to make this is as nice of a PAT-5 as you're likely to find.
Production
1976
Condition
9/10
Orig. MSRP
$100
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Repainted chassis cover
  • Recapped power supply
  • Replaced rectifier diodes
  • Replaced voltage drop resistors
  • Rewired the power switch to turn off preamp as well as the switched outlets on chassis
  • Detailed
Factory Specs

Frequency response 10Hz to 50kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.007%

Gain 57dB (MM), 20dB (line)

Signal to noise ratio 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)

Channel separation 45dB (line)

Output 7V (Pre out Max)

Semiconductors 13 transistors, 2 ICs, 3 zener diodes, 4 diodes

Dimensions 13.5 x 14.25 x 11.75 inches

Weight 13lbs

Documentation

Dynaco Pat-5 Owner's Manual

The History of Dynaco
Founded by hi-fi pioneer David Hafler and Ed Laurent in 1955, a small company by the name of Dynaco unknowingly would become the most popular tube amplifier company of all time. Five years prior in 1950, David Hafler and his friend Herb Keroes started up the company Acrosound, dedicated to building audio quality...
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Liner Notes
The Dynaco PAT-5 is the control centre and preamplifier for your high fidelity stereo system, which is used in conjunction with a power amplifier, such as the Dynaco Stereo 416 or other power amplifier, and a pair of loudspeakers.The unit provides flexibility and features not found in many other preamplifiers.
Stock No.
6613411856552
This is a fully restored, stunning example of a Dynaco preamp. We've taken careful effort to make this is as nice of a PAT-5 as you're likely to find.

Production

1976

Condition

9/10

Orig. MSRP

$100

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Repainted chassis cover
  • Recapped power supply
  • Replaced rectifier diodes
  • Replaced voltage drop resistors
  • Rewired the power switch to turn off preamp as well as the switched outlets on chassis
  • Detailed

Factory Specs

Frequency response 10Hz to 50kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.007%

Gain 57dB (MM), 20dB (line)

Signal to noise ratio 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)

Channel separation 45dB (line)

Output 7V (Pre out Max)

Semiconductors 13 transistors, 2 ICs, 3 zener diodes, 4 diodes

Dimensions 13.5 x 14.25 x 11.75 inches

Weight 13lbs

Documentation

Dynaco Pat-5 Owner's Manual

The History of Dynaco

Founded by hi-fi pioneer David Hafler and Ed Laurent in 1955, a small company by the name of Dynaco unknowingly would become the most popular tube amplifier company of all time. Five years prior in 1950, David Hafler and his friend Herb Keroes started up the company Acrosound, dedicated to building audio quality...
[ Read More ]

Liner Notes

The Dynaco PAT-5 is the control centre and preamplifier for your high fidelity stereo system, which is used in conjunction with a power amplifier, such as the Dynaco Stereo 416 or other power amplifier, and a pair of loudspeakers.The unit provides flexibility and features not found in many other preamplifiers.

Stock No.

6613411856552

Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Dynaco PAT-5 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier

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