mrjstark
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| Dodd preamp vs. McCormack RLD-1 preamp You will see mine next week. I did not think that it would ever happend......but...... Upgrading to almost twice as expensive RWA Isabella preamp with build in dac. Both very similar in design and performance. | |
| Dodd preamp vs. McCormack RLD-1 preamp Dodd is not a SS but tube (6922 X 2). McC, sounds warmish then most SS designs but locks transparency. Dodd excells in speed, articulation and inner detail. As well as black backgrounds due to very low floor noise which is the result of going "Off... | |
| How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ? Amps...yes. Pre.....no. Considering its cost, reputation and some limited but positive experience with their amps .....it should be at least interesting. I like Dodd........for 3K who wouldn't. I am also interested in new RWA Isabella and will hav... | |
| Dodd preamp vs. McCormack RLD-1 preamp What qualities are you looking for???And maybe some info on the rest of your gear, speakers.....room. Do not get me wrong but these two should not be found in the same sentence. There is little that these preamps have in common (keep in mind that ... | |
| How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ? Sounds good and keep us posted.(I believe a lot of Dodd's or Isabella's performance has to do with excellent separation, low floor-noise and last but not least - pollutionless battery operation)CheersMariusz | |
| Droplet CD Player - changing the tubes? Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I am glad everything went well.CheersMariusz | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? Also, it escapes me why you would, in essence, think that your opinion was of greater value to anyone than, for example, the opinion of Larryken who had owned a Droplet for 3 years and had opted for a Raysonic. Is he some sort of dufus and you are... | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? Yes Joe, you are right......I got it upside down. My Droplet has new Philips transport. Thanks for correction.CheersI might soon use Droplet as the transport only ........and yes it is a shame but I have heard something that is very special and am... | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? Newbee,I do not need your attention and please do not take my advise since I am not giving any. Proud Droplet owner???? Please, give me a break.If you said that my preferences are different then yours......well, that is another story.So, do not le... | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? I was refering to new 228 4K Raysonic. And when high resolution frequencies have exccesive brightness and coloration, gritty or harsh sounding if you will - veiled by defenition is smearing and or hazzing (not dull or dark). So when I said veiled,... | |
| How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ? TVC or Resistence preamp? I will be interested in your commparison.Give Dodd some time to burn-in its Sonicaps. Word on the street is that they need 500h or more but 100-200 should get you 95% there.CheersMariusz | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? To the author of this thread.If you liked Droplet and want a better soundstage and imaging try Rew Wine Audo Isabellina NOS, non-upsamling DAC with good quality transport. It is amazing. Vinnie Rossi of RWA visited my home last week to present his... | |
| How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ? Well Pubul57, like I have said already - it is a close call between the two. Is Isabella better? In short, I like them both. Dodd can (or used to be) be had for $2495 which makes it one of the best values that I know off. Isabella is IMO just a bi... | |
| Anyone compared Droplet to the Raysonic CD168? I hate to piss on your Ray parade guys but IMO Droplet is a better player.... Build, sound-wise as well as esthetices. Older version of Droplet used Philips transport......newer model is using more reliable Sony transport. To my ears, Raysonic is ... | |
| Droplet CD Player - changing the tubes? Hi Richard Well it is not difficult at all but be careful.....like with everything in life. :)First - you have to remove the screws that hold the top aluminium plate. (of course, remove the lid and magnetic puck first and do not forget your favori... |