I have an ST 70 that is producing a slight low level hum only in the left channel. I have done some work on this unit several years back including a new driver board, choke, cap can, 7 lug strip, and coupling caps as well as a new grounded powder cord and new input jack and speaker terminals. In addition, I modified the rectifier socket with the IN4007 diodes as recommended between lungs 4 and 5 and 6/7, and installed the recommended selenium rectifier mod. The unit has been operating well for 9 years and began producing the left channel hum recently. At this point, I finally chose to upgrade the EL-34 tubes which were in the unit back when I purchased it in 2007. I grabbed a matched quad set of reissued new Mullards made in Russia. After adjusting the bias, they seemed to work quite well. Next, I replaced the rectifier tube which also came with this unit when I acquired it with a new Mesa Boogie GZ/34. Still sounds good, but the hum is still present. When setting the bias for the new rectifier tube, I followed the Dynamo instruction book, and powered the unit up without the tube in place. No hum. I plugged the tube in and watched the meter, made the appropriate adjustments and set the bias but noticed the hum returned. I unplugged my Yamaha C-60 preamp from the front inputs and the hum was still there. I shorted the left jack and the hum was still present. I checked and tightened the input jack mounting hardware as they had loosened and checked all soldered connections. All looked good. The ST 70 is connected to the Yamaha C-60 switched power outlet with a cheater plug, which bypasses the ground. If any of you have some insight on this issue, I would appreciate your input. Thank You!
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Original Dynaco ST 70 Producing slight hum in left channel
wazowski- Posts : 28
Join date : 2010-12-28
Location : Cleveland, OH
wazowski- Posts : 28
Join date : 2010-12-28
Location : Cleveland, OH
I neglected to mention that the volume on the left seems slightly lower than the right channel.
peterh- Posts : 1869
Join date : 2012-12-25
Location : gothenburg, sweden
If it's a dynaco then you have 2 7199 driver tubes. Will the hum change side if you switch the 7199 ?
wazowski- Posts : 28
Join date : 2010-12-28
Location : Cleveland, OH
Yes! I swapped 7199 tubes and the hum moved to the right channel. Thank you for responding so fast. I already have a matched pair of NOS 7199’s on the way.
I really appreciate your assistance
I really appreciate your assistance