This thread made me visit Don's page again and I have to say it looks like beautiful workmanship for the money, and the general consensus is that it sounds great. But what really impressed me is if you own an older component of his and want it with current revisions, the price is more than reasonable. $75 for a rectifyer upgrade including tube? That's a bargain. Pay for only parts after warranty is up? You don't see that too often....I like his straightforward no BS attitude too. If I were in the market for a new tube pre or amp I would give him serious consideration.
Bit the Bullet ... Don Sachs Model 2 Preamp
So, today I ordered a Don Sachs Model Two Preamp with upgraded caps to drive my 31K ohm SS power amp. This will replace my beloved BAT VK-3i, which I intend to keep ... of course, that could change if the DS Model Two blows me away sonically. I expect to have it in a few weeks. Did a fair amount of reaearch on the DS, and it had great reviews. It's tough to really know unless you hear it in your system. OK ... tell me if I did good on this one.