on Mon May 25, 2009 10:08 am
Lissnils
Thank you / That site was new for me.
Jan
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R.E. Mods for SCA-35 on Sun May 24, 2009 8:36 pm
Solder Slinger
Another source for a power board is Audio Regenesis, they have a replacement SCA-35 board for under $40 with detailed instructions. See www.audioregenesis.com for more info.
on Wed May 20, 2009 9:18 am
Lissnils
Bob,
I know... I'll build it from scratch... but this seams to be the same thing, cheaper though
http://store.triodestore.com/sdssca35brdprts.html
Thank you / Jan
on Wed May 20, 2009 6:50 am
Bob Latino
Lissnils wrote:Thank You Bob!
It seems like I should start with the power supply. According to
http://www.curcioaudio.com/sca35_3.htm
this will give "Significant Improvement in in Dynamic Range and Resolution of Both Midrange and High Frequencies
Dramatic Improvement in Depth and Tightness of Bass Performance
Dramatic Improvement in System Reliability & Stability"
and then the tone controll bybass switch. Ok now I know what to do with my spare time... hmmm I also have a SP-6 to build.
So little time, so many "women"....
Jan
Jan,
I am sure that Curcio's power supply for the SCA-35 would improve the sound of any Dynaco SCA-35 integrated amp. My only criticism of Curcio's board (and this extends to virtually all of his boards, parts sets etc.) is that they seem to be priced (IMHO) a lot higher than they should be. He asks $65 for the board and $155(!) for the board and parts set. I checked the parts list and come up with about $30-$35 worth of parts and he asks $90 for the parts set? The most expensive parts are C1, C2, C3 and C4 at about $4 each. He wants $65 for a 2 1/2 inch by 6 inch board (about 15 square inches) and this seems high also. As a comparison, the VTA driver board for the ST-70 is 3 1/2 inches by 7 3/8 inches (about 26 square inches), retails for $35 and includes free shipping. Curcio has a $10 minimum shipping fee so your $65 board will cost you $75 shipped.
Just to be clear - I have no issue with the quality of the products that Joe Curcio sells or their design - just the pricing ..
Bob
on Wed May 20, 2009 4:36 am
Lissnils
Thank You Bob!
It seems like I should start with the power supply. According to
http://www.curcioaudio.com/sca35_3.htm
this will give "Significant Improvement in in Dynamic Range and Resolution of Both Midrange and High Frequencies
Dramatic Improvement in Depth and Tightness of Bass Performance
Dramatic Improvement in System Reliability & Stability"
and then the tone controll bybass switch. Ok now I know what to do with my spare time... hmmm I also have a SP-6 to build.
So little time, so many "women"....
Jan