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Sutherland Dos Locos Dual Mono Phonostages

Good morning (in the U.S.) I just pulled the trigger on Sutherland Engineering's Dos Locos dual mono phonostages for my turntable rig (Dr. Feickert Volare TT/Kuzma Stogi tonearm/Hana Umami Red cart.)

Does anyone have experience with the Dos Locos? I've not yet listened to it (it's a relatively new product, released just months ago), but trust my sales advisor completely and can return it if not satisfied. I have a Sutherland KC Vibe mk2 and it impresses the hell out of me for the money. It powered several other turntable rigs of mine, but the Dr. Feickert setup deserves an upgraded phonostage (it still sounds amazing with the KC Vibe, but I know there's much more to be unlocked). 

If anyone has listened to the Dos Locos, I've be interested in hearing your opinion. Thank you. 

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sls883
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I haven't heard the Dos Locos, but I suspect it will be excellent.  I went from a KC Vibe to a TZ Vibe and it was a noticeable improvement.  I'm using a Hana ML moving coil cartridge.

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jkirsch OP
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UPDATE: I received the Dos Locos last Friday. I'm astonished. Truly. I've never heard a soundstage this realistic. My speakers have disappeared and been replaced with a wall of sound with every instrument in its own spot. I'm in love already, and I've only got 6 hours on the units. Hands down one of the top 3 hi-fi purchases I've ever made. I'm at a loss for words to articulate how incredible my analog rig sounds with the Dos Locos. I knew they would improve the sound, but had no clue just how much they would elevate my listening experience. The Dos Locos have shattered my very high expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone running a low-coil impedance MC cart. 

 

sls883
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Nice!  Glad you like it.  I figured you would. 

I really like my TZ Vibe.  If I ever upgrade, I'll look at another Sutherland. 

lewm
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Are you inferring that the Dos Locos is current driven? Because up until now, I think the TZ Vibe is Sutherland’s only such device. Interesting if so.

A search reveals I am out of touch with Sutherland. Yes, the Dos Locos is current driven, and no, the TZ Vibe is not their only other current driven phono stage. 

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