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Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Tthean,Well, I need funds to buy the new one first. I promised my wife I would always have the money in hand before buying another new piece. I find this keeps harmony in my home.I expect to have my new one in a few weeks.Agear, the Dude is effort... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Seems we all have opinions/experiences that another seems to disagree with. I find Shadorne's comments to be far off the mark regarding Soundlab speakers at least. Oh well, I guess that is what makes us all individuals.What is gold to one is tin f... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
ESL's are to large for recording studios as we all know. That is the only reason we don't see them. Soundlab's are simply to big. Come on.....ESL's are however used to reproduce live sounding instruments in orchestras on a large stage. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I want to let you Dude owners know that I sure miss my Dude. I am waiting for my new unit and feel like my spouse has gone away and left me lonely :-)I swear I could sing a blues song right now as I listen to music. My stand-in preamp is very good... 
Best SS preamp $1000
Ok lots of suggestions here. I have to tell you the Bel Canto Pre 3 is a top notch pre for $1000.I am using one now while my tube pre is being built. I must tell you is surpasses many high dollar preamps I have heard and owned. Yes it is that good... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Br3098So true! One must listen before buying to make up their own mind.Hopefully the comments we make help narrow the list to a workable few to sample. 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Goodness my Soundlabs sound anything but flat. I have owned some very dynamic box speakers and one horn speaker and my Soundlabs have more live music impact.I guess my room and gear makes the difference and perhaps many have never really heard Sou... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
With regard to SS amps that work well with Soundlabs at a reasonable cost I suggest the following used amps.Sunfire Signature 600x2Parasound JC1'sCary MB500 monosSome say the Innersound ESL amp.I am sure there are many others I have not heard. 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Inna,You are somewhat right. Used Soundlabs can be had for $7000 - $12,000. My amp cost me $1500! 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Soundlab A1's and up can be quite dynamic with a little effort.First and most important is they need lots and lots of good power to really come to life.I have 600 watts of SS power per side that delivers 2400 watts into 2 ohms.This alone has my M1... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Soundlab ESL speakers are what you may be looking for. They are a point source speaker with perfect top to bottom integration.This will most likely require an amp change also however. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Great! Enjoy the music. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bug,What amps are you using right now with the Dude? 
Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps
My Dude was made in the same time period as Cdente's. It seems to me all of this is a matter of perspective and chosen attitude. My experience mirrors the host of others with TRL and that has been a very positive one. No matter what others say abo... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bug,Yes, you will soon know how special the Dude is as it simply sounds more like music then any other pre I have owned or heard. I love the finish and look of your Dude also. I purchased a new Dude also and mine will be Candy Apple Burgandy red!P...