• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

Speakers with ST-70, Pat-5

DaveStra

DaveStra

New Member
I am wondering which of the two sets of speakers that I currently own would sound best with an original, unmodified Dynakit ST-70 amp and a Pat-5 preamp - EPI 100's or Jensen Model 4's? I know that my ears will be the final judge but I would like to find out what others have found in their experience. Thanks!
 
Last edited:
Register to hide this ad
This is an odd pairing. The ST-70 is almost a universally beloved amp, but it is aged and benefits greatly from updating key components. Many suggestions on this site. OTOH, the Pat-5 is an almost universally despised screechy preamp. They do not necessarily bring out the best in each other. I suggest you try the ST70 with a refurbed Dynaco PAS pre and go from there....
 
DaveStra said:
I am wondering which of the two sets of speakers that I currently own would sound best with an original, unmodified Dynakit ST-70 amp and a Pat-5 preamp - EPI 100's or Jensen Model 4's? I know that my ears will be the final judge but I would like to find out what others have found in their experience. Thanks!
Click to expand...
Both amps are gems in their own style. PAT4 could exchange the final transistor to reduce dist but is an undervalued
device. ST-70 likes new matched EL34, apart from that it needs no "improvements" .

As for speakers; trust your ears, try to borrow them home and listen for several days before deciding.
 
DaveStra said:
I am wondering which of the two sets of speakers that I currently own would sound best with an original, unmodified Dynakit ST-70 amp and a Pat-5 preamp - EPI 100's or Jensen Model 4's? I know that my ears will be the final judge but I would like to find out what others have found in their experience. Thanks!
Click to expand...

I'll be interested to know how many folks here have had the exact same equipment and at the some point did an A/B comparison
 
jayclick said:
the Pat-5 is an almost universally despised screechy preamp..
Click to expand...
Interesting, I have two PAT5’s, one completely updated and one completely not. Neither sound screechy. I have paired them with my ST70 clone and the updated version sounds very clear and precise. The stock version sounds a bit muddy as you may expect. I do not have the speakers you mention.
Everyone’s ears are different. Have fun with the journey.
 
I can tell you from experience that the EPI 100's are excellent sounding speakers in a small room run by a ST70 with a solid state preamplifier. I have not tried my PAT 5 yet.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom