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| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Bug,Those 750's have a very low imped input rating. The Samsons are a great match for the Dude. I would check with Paul on the Dude and 750's mating well as the 10K ohm rating is very low indeed.Yes, your Dude is the best looking one I have yet to... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp BugI know your considering the fine Mccormack 750 and I just remembered something.Check the input impedence rating as if I remember correctly, it may be pretty low - around 20K ohms or so. I am not around a computer to check - using my Bberry now.... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Vett93I have used many of Mapleshades products nd they are fine. However the Sistrum SP004 stand is very special under the Dude.They do show up used for $150 or so.Nice step up. | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps Goodnesss Rshnicle that is funny stuff. I have one more idea for you. Hot glue some Vibrapod footers to your sneakers and the imaging will improve greatly plus helps fight off foot pain for those long listening sessions. | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps Remote is not needed and we agree.Meant to suggest this thread's iniator contact Paul at TRL. | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps They do seem to have a different approach. The Dude weights about 4 times more and the transformer alone weights just about as much as the entire Shindo preamp.Not sure if the Shindo uses circuit boards at all? I know the Dude has none and is 100%... | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps Sounds like a nice piece 4musica44107. Would be great to compare the two directly in the same system. | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps One thing to consider is the Dude costs about $4000 now with it's new beefy face and chassis. I think the Dude has put on some weight and may be up to 60-70 lbs. The Shindo Masseto costs almost 3 times more - $11,500!I have not heard heard any Shi... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp Sgr,I have only heard the LS26 vs. the Dude. Two things struck me in this comparison in the same system. The LS26 sounded pretty small compared to the Dude. The LS26 had nice detail and tone, but the music seemed small and distant compared to the ... | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps Tthean,What are you looking to improve in your system? What about the sound would you like to improve?The Dude is a champ at these things.- imaging is magic and state of the art- 3D stage with great depth- sense of scale and ease no mattter how lo... | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps The preamp is the heart of the system based on my experience also. Subjective preference means some go active and some so passive. Some go tubes and some go SS.I am in Southern, MN.A great tube preamp can be the missing piece of the puzzle that br... | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps System synergy is always important as we know. I have found the Dude plays wonderful music in many different systems and is very flexible if you will.In the end I find personel preference to be a greater factor. Some like this or that... | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps DevI did say in his set up.Next best is in the same system - mine. Not perfect but just an offer better than nothing. | |
| Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps I don't know if anyone has compared these two preamps so it may be quiet on that subject.You may have read my review and I can say with confidence the Dude is in a class of very few regardless of price.You are welcome to listen to my Dude compared... | |
| Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp I see some of you Audiogoners are waiting on your new Dudes and Samson amps etc...Let me share one finishing touch that I have found to be very important. I use Paul's power cords on all my gear - including my Velodyne DD15 sub. He offers them out... |