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Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
You are right, it is my opinion and should be taken as such. Cary is great. I thing that should put it to bed. For more on Dodd, contact other users and search the web for reviews. My ears might be different then yours .....same goes for preferanc... 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
Here , see this link - from another Dodd threadI would also like to add , that to it is based on my experience and preferences of the sound that is closest to my taste. What I look in the gear in general is musicality that is reflection of emotion... 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
Joe, no problem. My place or yours. I will have John Rutan over in few weeks time to play around with my Quatros. That should be fun as long as it is OK with John - of course after he will finished dialing in the Quatros. Or your place makes no di... 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
I will post it here if you want. There is also some in RWA Sig 30 and Dodd both battery powered thread and more coming on AC thread - Dodd , first impressions.Cheers 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
Dodd won over Modwright in shot out yesterday. Better tone and middle range. Modwright sounds almost SS-ish next to Dodd. Dodd is still on the top in my book. Who is next???? Maybe.....Audio Horizon ??? Anyone in NY area up for a head to head blin... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Modwright vs Dodd results are in.( For independent opinions go to Audio Circle and see 2008 mini Rave thread. )System used at the Rave:RWA Sig.30 amp - T-amp 30wpcDodd preampModwright preampPortable cdp - Sony and some Sony DVD player.Cables - pla... 
consonance cyber 800
I also like the stock el34 but would like to try some Mullards next. 6922s were replaced with Amperex orange label -O- plate NOS and Tung-sol 5687 NOS . After Bob Backert mod 5687 is complitly by-passed and not in the chain. It seemed to slow this... 
not impresed with my system
Speakers you own are not among the most popular within the audiophiles here - and not my favorits as well . I do not think that new cdp or cables will change your attitude towards your setup. Acoustics are very important also but it will not fix y... 
SP Tech Timepiece 3.0-Dynaudio C1 comparison?
I would love to hear Timepiece 3.0s. I have heard so many positive reports here and especially on AC that I placed those on my very short list of speakers to audition. As reported from the audiophile that I respect and value his opinion the differ... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Bill - you could not sell it even if you really wanted. Gary sells direct - no dealers. That helps to keep the costs down. Untill you hear it - your opinion is very.....baseless. We had a -Audio Rave- yesterday with whole bunch of people and gear.... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
No- Dodd as well as many others have two sets of outputs for bi-amping. So you can easily connect one amp to pre-out -A- and 2nd amp to pre-out -B-. 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
Cary sounds dark, slow and anemic next to Dodd. If you compared Dodd to lets say Supratek or Modright, it would be a lot more interesting then Cary. What qualities are you looking for? Your system and preferances would help others help you. Cheers... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Now use the left front and left right "out" on your HT processor and connect those to left and right HT pass-thru "in" on your stereo preamp and remaining channels (C,BR, BL) to amplifier channels for the center, back left and back right channels.... 
6SN7 based Pre-Amplifier
For $800 I don't know any better the this puppyCheers 
Is there a killer preamp for 1500?
If lush and liquid is your cup of tea, you must try Blueberry preamp with Mullard tubesGreat value. I have listen to it last week. It is outstanding preamp.It is also quiet. Has a lot of texture and soul.Cheers