Dynaco PAS Preamp
In the early 1960s, when hi-fi was still a frontier for tinkerers and dreamers, Dynaco unveiled a piece of gear that would end up in more living rooms, dorm rooms, and basement workshops than almost any other preamp of its era: the PAS series.
One of the defining things about the PAS was the way it blurred the line between product and project. Dynaco offered it in kit form, which meant thousands of hobbyists cut their teeth soldering the boards, wiring the transformers, and learning, quite literally, how music was made. The result was a piece of gear that didn’t just play records, but that actually taught you about them. And because so many people built them, the PAS community became vast, swapping modifications, tweaks, and tales of how to squeeze more performance from the humble box.
Decades later, the Dynaco PAS is spoken of with a kind of fond nostalgia. For some, it was their first taste of tube magic; for others, it’s a reminder of the DIY spirit that once defined hi-fi. And though far more exotic preamps have since been built, few can claim the same cultural footprint.
The PAS is classic all-tube stereo preamplifier, running on four 12AX7s. Its design features a passive RIAA phono stage with excellent midrange character, an active line stage with tone controls, multiple inputs (Phono, Tuner, Aux, Tape), and a compact chassis that pairs beautifully with vintage tube power amps.
Great Piece About This Preamp's Place in Audio History.
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Return Policy
Return Policy
We offer a 3-day return window on all purchases. Returns made to a credit or debit card will incur a 5 percent processing fee. Shipping costs, both to and from, are the responsibility of the customer if applicable.
After the 3-day window and up to 3 weeks from the date of purchase, items may still be returned, subject to a 20 percent restocking fee.
For shipped orders, customers must notify us within 3 days of receiving the item to initiate a return. Once the item is received back in the same condition it was sent, we will issue a refund minus all shipping charges and a 5 percent credit card processing fee.
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In the early 1960s, when hi-fi was still a frontier for tinkerers and dreamers, Dynaco unveiled a piece of gear that would end up in more living rooms, dorm rooms, and basement workshops than almost any other preamp of its era: the PAS series.
One of the defining things about the PAS was the way it blurred the line between product and project. Dynaco offered it in kit form, which meant thousands of hobbyists cut their teeth soldering the boards, wiring the transformers, and learning, quite literally, how music was made. The result was a piece of gear that didn’t just play records, but that actually taught you about them. And because so many people built them, the PAS community became vast, swapping modifications, tweaks, and tales of how to squeeze more performance from the humble box.
Decades later, the Dynaco PAS is spoken of with a kind of fond nostalgia. For some, it was their first taste of tube magic; for others, it’s a reminder of the DIY spirit that once defined hi-fi. And though far more exotic preamps have since been built, few can claim the same cultural footprint.
The PAS is classic all-tube stereo preamplifier, running on four 12AX7s. Its design features a passive RIAA phono stage with excellent midrange character, an active line stage with tone controls, multiple inputs (Phono, Tuner, Aux, Tape), and a compact chassis that pairs beautifully with vintage tube power amps.
Great Piece About This Preamp's Place in Audio History.
Local Pickup Only.