Hot Rodded Dynaco ST-35

[highflyin9]

Just finished up a fun build of a Dynaco ST-35 amplifier. This one in particular was the Dynakit Parts Build. I included some fun stuff including:

Teflon tube sockets with Beryllium copper contacts
Ceramic gold plated driver tube sockets
Mundorf and Obbligato driver board capacitors
Solen power bypass caps
Kimber TCSS internal wiring
Kiwame / Koa Speers carbon film resistors
Hammond 156R Choke - 56ohms DCR
Dynakit Parts ST35 BCU (Bias Control Unit)
Front power switch
Triode / Ultralinear Switches
Cardas RCAs and Binding Posts
C8 power inlet jack with custom C7 power cord
Custom powdercoat color-scheme
Alternate fuse holder and placement
Custom Brass Engravings

Here's a few pics:










Full build notes and pics are in the usual place: http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2011/06/cus ... 5-kit.html

[Geek]

Saweet deal, mang!!!

How do you like those output connectors? They drive me nuts.

Cheers!

[EWBrown]

Definitely, it's way too nice looking to hide it under one of those top cages!

/ed B

[highflyin9]

Haha, thanks guys! Yeah no top cover for this baby :) Do you mean the Cardas posts Geek? They are a real PITA to solder, but I like the no nonsense copper look.

[Geek]

Yeah, the Cardas... I tried my 50W iron and they dissipated the heat so well, I drilled and tapped them for 6-32 on the back on a client repair

Also, they don't have the holes for pins on the ends of wires

Cheers!

[paart]

Massive connectors such as those, are the reason that I still keep my antique 275 watt Weller soldering gun (the "Beast"). I at least, try to get them tinned up before installation.

That ST-35 has to be the nicest appearing Dynaco item that I've ever seen, and I've seen a few! Great job!