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Review: TRL, Inc. Dude & Samson Tube preamp
I did roll in some GE 6SN7 GTB's that added some spark to the Dude. I've been tempted to try those Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z's. 
Review: TRL, Inc. Dude & Samson Tube preamp
Saygrr, the HT2 TL's have all the features you want in a mid-priced speaker. This pair was a demo pair for shows and have many road miles on them. I picked them up from Jim to tide me over until I could afford Soundscapes. There are no upgrades in... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
RED!!! I've got some tubes coming for mine to try out. It's all broken in now.Yeah, the Tx in this thing puts most power amps to shame. Hand wired, no PCB's, what's not to love? 
Review: TRL, Inc. GT-200 Tube amp
Pretty cool to be able to say you have surpassed the likes of a Krell. I'll have to drive down and have a listen sometime. Seems like an abundance of TRL owners have flocked in to make comments. Now if we could just convert some more folks into go... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Samsons are here!! I updated my system pages with some photos. Once broken in I will have to review the amps. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Paul says he has reconsidered and decided to continue and make Samsons after the outcry when he said he would discontinue them. He also has ordered enough electronic components to build and service them for the next 20 years. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
A very mint pair of PS Audio Delta 250 mono-blocks I found on here but sold by a local who was original owner. OBM and not a scratch on them. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
About 200 hours and counting. Added some Triode Wire PC's to the amps and that increased the pleasure meter some as well.Samsons may be completed in 2 weeks per Paul. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I made a Lexan cover for my Dude today. I was worried I might scratch it trying different cables so I made thin cover to sits over the top and clears the bolts.Ordered my Samsons Thursday. Paul said it would be a travesty not to get a pair in blue. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Dual Shallco attenuators and the selector switch.I think I have 6SN7's but will have to verify. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bugredmachine, how long have you waited for your Dude?Tthean 03-16-11Well I waited an inordinate amount of time - 6 months. Paul had to find a new plater/anodizer due to economy, etc. last year and once he found one they kept having troubles as th... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I am amazed at the initial results within 2 hours with low end 'amperage' and a DIY IC slammed in there to just get the system back up and get some tunage. You used the word "musical" and that is exactly what I hear. The sound is so gentle and rev... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Are you kidding me? Wow!! Right out of the gate - clarity, depth, separation, and dead quiet.WOW!!! And I'm using 10+ year old amps as a stop-gap. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Samsons are at 68kohms impedance. So I would guess amps at 50kohms or higher would be okay.Sgr - go for it. Paul has a new anodizer and finally can get things moving which means other colors for those that ask.I uploaded a few more photos of the p... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I'm not going to wait. Pulling the trigger on something this week. Getting closer to a decision.