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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. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
The Dude Abides!! Yes, the crate lost it's "feet" but the unit is intact and beautiful. Sitting on the dining room table waiting for me to spring for some amplifiers.Damn thing is HEAVY! Built like a tank and the knobs have great feel. Cool amber ... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Paul has a great sense of humor. His LinkedIn job title is Janitor at TRL.Dude is in FedEx's hand at the moment! 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Dude ships tomorrow. Of course I'll be out of town next week when it arrives.I decided to go with the Samsons and I might even get them in matching blue. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
The new price is supposed to be $4k. I came it at the transition time. He did not charge extra for the blue anodizing and the pseudo balanced connections.There are many updates they have done to the Dude that will be reflected in this unit like a ...