I recently tried to get work done on my older Doge 8 and have discovered that apparently there is no service for the brand in the US, despite what the website says. In fact, Doge does not have service manuals or a process for supportino anyone attempting repair. And my sense is it's not exactly a simple tube preamp that a competent tech could suss out, troubleshoot, and repair without documentation, but I could be mistaken about that. The products are apparently reliable, and I love the way mine sounds, but caveat emptor.
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
Replacing my current preamp. Its dead Jim. Price is a limiter but performance is still important.. I have come down to between the upgraded Doge 8 Clarity and the EVO 300. Leaning PrimaLuna but the price point on the Clarity is really nice. I have a line on an EVO 300 for $2700 and the Clarity sells new with upgrade for $1800. Interested in people's thoughts on the two units.