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by Holger
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: New PAS kits suggestions/announcements
Topic: new PAS loudness control
Replies: 15
Views: 31341

Re: new PAS loudness control

I installed the loudness control in my Aikido equipped PAS. Very nice bump in bass and treble at low volume. It works well with the Aikido as they have no tone controls and this adds a little extra sauce when needed. Used Front Panel Express to design a new front panel, which is already being updat...
by Holger
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: General tech questions and discussions
Topic: No signal throughput
Replies: 1
Views: 405

Re: No signal throughput

I would think that here may be an issue with your volume/balance control wiring, as it sounds like you are experiencing similar issues with both. My suggestion is to go through your wiring again step by step, concentrating around the volume/balance controls. Take your time, don't take anything for g...
by Holger
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Show us your upgraded PAS
Topic: Brand new from scratch PAS build
Replies: 21
Views: 54502

Re: Brand new from scratch PAS build

looking really good, a really nice build!
by Holger
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Show us your upgraded PAS
Topic: Brand new from scratch PAS build
Replies: 21
Views: 54502

Re: Brand new from scratch PAS build

looking great, excellent work!
by Holger
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: User advise, improvements etc.
Topic: updated PAS upgrade kits web pages, added pcb dimensions
Replies: 0
Views: 4154

updated PAS upgrade kits web pages, added pcb dimensions

Hi all, I have added pcb dimensions for all the PAS upgrade kits pcb. As some of you may have realized, you can use our PAS upgrade kits for ANY non PAS chassis builds. With other words, you can use these kits to build your very own stand alone tube phono line or both preamp. So by knowing the pcb d...
by Holger
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Z-PH20
Topic: Z-PH20 released
Replies: 2
Views: 3735

Re: Z-PH20 released

yes it is. Same pcb size, connections and pretty much the same pcb layout.
by Holger
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: New PAS kits suggestions/announcements
Topic: Upgraded audio capacitors
Replies: 1
Views: 3675

Re: Upgraded audio capacitors

the issue is space on the pcb. Most 'high end' caps are physically large, and just do not fit on the PAS pcb's. One possible option is AMTRANS, https://amtrans.asia/ a Japanese high end cap and resistor manufacturer. Most of their cap models are not ridiculously large yet offer a noticeable improvem...
by Holger
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:20 am
Forum: New PAS kits suggestions/announcements
Topic: Upgraded modern preamp chassis?
Replies: 1
Views: 3440

Re: Upgraded modern preamp chassis?

Dynakit Parts has been selling new build chassis' for PAS, ST-70 and most other Dynaco amps.
https://www.dynakitparts.com/
by Holger
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Z-PC5 & PC6
Topic: PAS-2 to Z-PAS
Replies: 4
Views: 2843

Re: PAS-2 to Z-PAS

connect the turntable ground cable to the chassis. Try and find a suitable spot where you can use an existing chassis screw to connect that ground wire to.
by Holger
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Z-PC5 & PC6
Topic: PAS-2 to Z-PAS
Replies: 4
Views: 2843

Re: PAS-2 to Z-PAS

glad to hear that you are enjoying the Z-series PAS upgrade kits. Yes, they is no comparison to the original Dynaco circuits, like day and night. Not knocking the original Dynaco circuits, for the day and the quality of parts, compared to what is available these days, they were a very good performer...