Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection

Dynaco's first solid-state preamplifier. Small in stature with beautifully clean mid-century lines. The PAT-4 is a simple and elegant preamp.

Production
1967-72
Condition
8/10
Orig. MSRP
$139.00 kit //$229.00 assembled
Restoration
  • Full 30-point service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Factory Specs

Type   Solid State Preamplifier

Frequency response   10Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.05%

Gain   54dB (MM), 20dB

Input sensitivity   10mV (MM), 500mV 

Signal to noise ratio   70dB (MM), 85dB

Semiconductors   8 transistors, 2 diodes

Dimensions   14.25"W x 9"H x 13.5"D

Weight   10 lbs.

Documentation

Dynaco PAT4 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-4 is an all silicon solid-state control center 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.In addition, the PAT-4 provides sufficient power for a pair of 600-ohm headphones.

Stock No.
7739961278685

Dynaco's first solid-state preamplifier. Small in stature with beautifully clean mid-century lines. The PAT-4 is a simple and elegant preamp.



Production

1967-72

Condition

8/10

Orig. MSRP

$139.00 kit //$229.00 assembled

Restoration

  • Full 30-point service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis

Factory Specs

Type   Solid State Preamplifier

Frequency response   10Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.05%

Gain   54dB (MM), 20dB

Input sensitivity   10mV (MM), 500mV 

Signal to noise ratio   70dB (MM), 85dB

Semiconductors   8 transistors, 2 diodes

Dimensions   14.25"W x 9"H x 13.5"D

Weight   10 lbs.

Documentation

Dynaco PAT4 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-4 is an all silicon solid-state control center 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.In addition, the PAT-4 provides sufficient power for a pair of 600-ohm headphones.

Stock No.

7739961278685

Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier
Vintage Dynaco PAT-4 // Solid State Stereo Preamplifier

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