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DESCRIPTION
Factory wired version.
Very clean Dynaco PAS 3X Stereo TUBE Preamp with phono.
Controls cleaned and unit play-tested for minimum of one hour.
Has tone control bypass caps for null at center position. Phono stage is outstanding. For MM or medium-high output MC cartridges. Nice new play tested set of Electroharmonix (4) 12AX7 Tubes with tube boxes. Vintage 12X4 rectifier tube is included. Has tone control center null caps from tone controls to board = 3X version.
Preamp is very holographic and musical timber is stunning.
Includes copy of manual.
This is a later version of the PAS3X with set-screw diecast knobs.
CONDITION
Cosmetic: Excellent overall condition. Clean unit on faceplate and inside. See pics. Lettering on front panel very good except "power" missing. Typical very light corrosion on chassis, screws. Faceplate very clean. New play tested Electroharmonix 12AX7 Tubes included. Vintage 12X4 rectifier tube included. 2 RCA terminal strips on rear replaced. Power supply caps updated and Selenium rectifier replaced with modern diodes. Metal cabinet repainted in matching paint. Some soiling on power cord. Power outlets on rear 2 missing and 2 remaining are disconnected. Used unit tested and Sold as-is. Please look at the pictures.
Function: Controls cleaned with Caig Deoxit and Caig Gold and quiet. Used unit tested and Sold as-is.
PAYMENT
Paypal.
SHIPPING
Calculated by Location.
Or local pickup is fine.
Reason for selling: Don't need it.
Dynaco made this preamp in several versions with many parts variations within each version. Many sellers do not know how to distinguish PAS 2,3 from PAS 3X. The 3X is later most desirable version. The distinguishing factor that separates the versions is that PAS-3X has tone control bypass caps from tone controls to pc board. These null the controls at center position. There is almost no labeling difference on the preamp or serial number. The serial number and designation is only on the manual which is often lost or separated from the preamp. But there are some physical differences between the versions.
PAS 2 and 3 have: Typically push on tone control knobs which have 270 rotation. No tone control bypass caps. Typically power supply caps are Red or orange (early version) or Green later version).
PAS 2 often has label on rear stating PAS 2. PAS 2 has brass face and plastic brown knobs. Aluminum face and metal knobs was an optional upgrade. PAS 3 has aluminum face standard.
PAS-3X has: Often has set screws on tone control knobs as well as separation and balance. Typically tone control knobs are short 180 rotation. (different pots than PAS 3). Always has Bypass caps on tone controls to board for center null. Typically Silver or blue power supply caps. Aluminum face standard.