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Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp
Nice pics Dracule1 and a wonderful sounding unit. These Dudes are very special! 
Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp
I would call Paul for some as I don't want to share his circuit and secrets for all to see. I will let Paul make that call as I want to respect him and his work. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bug, I am using RCA 6sn7's from the late 40's that I got from Andy at Vintage Tube Services. I like them lots. 
Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp
Pictures of my new Dude.http://s1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/grannyring/TRL%20Dude%20preamp/ 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Here are pictures of my Dude.http://s1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/grannyring/TRL%20Dude%20preamp/ 
Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp
I got my new Dude today and boy was it ever worth the wait, Wow and Wow again! Mine is RED in color and weights some 75 pounds! Shallco 45 step volume control and a transformer that weights some 14 pounds!Mine has 2 - 6sn7's per side to better dri... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I now have my new Dude and it is settling in as I type this. The new Dude's build quality is very nice indeed. I am taken back by this unit as is weights some 75 pounds and the power supply has more beef then 90% of the amplifiers out there.My Dud... 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
I will always hope for fair and balanced - always! May not get their perfectly, but I and we can attempt to do our best. Sorry for your past experience with that phase and motivation, however it is a genuine hope of mine. 
"Paper Airplane"
I agree with both of you. Just a little flat and non-inspiring. Good to be sure, but missing.. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Macrojack, I agree and I just gave a different opinion to your wise crack remarks about what others deem to be perfectly reasonable and rationally put together systems. Just wanted the reader to have a fair and balanced read :-) 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Yes Bug, I looked at your system pics and love the new look of the Samson amps. Nice match to the Dude.You have a very nice system and the Samson amps will bring additional musical joy as they settle into your system. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Macrojack, plenty of good 400-600 watt SS amps available from $1500 - $5000 new and used. I paid $1500 for mine. No need for all Class A power either.I like the comfort and ease of no tubes in my power amps plus the fact that they can stay on 24/7... 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
Great to hear C5vette! Let us know what you think of the sound once it settles into your system. 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
Unsound makes a great point. Thus we have speakers like Soundlab, Apogee, Martin Logan etc... 
Best tube integrated with Merlin TSM-MMI?
Sorry to confuse. Thor does not make an integrated, but rather I was referring to their TA1000 preamp and TPA30 amps.No, I did not use a preamp with the VAMP. No, the Joule VAMP do not come up often used here on Agon, but I have seen one or two ov...