Running Springs Audio Duke PC for phono stage?

@jafant I’ve asked that same question on other sites and am still awaiting an answer. Seems like the Dimitris come up for sale from time to time, maybe an occasional Duke, both in the $2k-4k price range. Either people are keeping these or they’re so embarrassed they get rid of them ASAP but either way they seem to just stay mum about it

Anyone still enjoying RSA Duke in 2022 ?

 

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Thanks for the help and advice everyone.
I will look into demoing some conditioners through the Cable Company before making any future purchase.

I forgot to mention that Cable Co. is a Running Springs dealer. I would ask them to send you a demo.

" I know the Duke is optimized for amps, but I wonder if it would work just as well for my Chinook."

It will work. Its just a matter of how well. A lot of companies make conditioners and cables that are designed to be paired with a single type of component.

+1 to what Roscoeiii says. It should work the same on low current gear as any other RSA product.

I can't comment on Running Springs, but Furutech some very nice conditioners that work well on sources. They're not too expensive either. Cable Co has demo units for the whole Furutech line.

Thanks for the response Roscoeiii.
I suspected the Duke would perform more optimally with my amps, but I wanted to make sure I would at least get some benefit using it on my Chinook. The plan is to use it on the Chinook for the time being and eventually move it over to my amps or possibly my subs when I can afford a more appropriate conditioner for the Chinook.

I think you'd be fine but not sure you would hear much difference vs a different Running Springs like the Haley.