Anyone tried an Audio Magic Pulse Gen ZX in their TRL DUDE preamp?

Thanks Bill.   How's your back been?  I've had back problems since I was 38 (64 now).

It sounds like #2 on your list would be the most improvement in sound--BUT, I'm guessing the most expensive one.  I do have the Dueland caps in my DUDE which also has the 4 inputs and remote.  I am using the black base Marconi tubes and have a couple other sets to use.  How much money is the #2 upgrade?  There are quite a few of the TC Clarity caps shown in the advertiser you sent me.  I already have the AM Pulse Gen ZX but haven't installed it yet. Thinking of getting another one for my Modwright 5400. 

Thanks for the info,
Bob

Dorkwad,

No experience with the Dude, but I have a lot of experience with the Pulse Gens.  I put one in my MW Sony 5400.  The improvement was subtle.  I have the AM speaker clarifiers, which are basically Pulse Gens for speakers.  I also have an AM Miniref power purifier with Pulse Gen technology, so my room is pretty well treated with pulse gens.  I have my AM Mini Ref placed strategically between the power supply and business end of my Coincident Statement Line Stage preamp, and the physical proximity of the pulse gen in the MiniRef makes a huge improvement in the performance of my preamp.  The bottom line with the pulse gens is that you have to try them and see what they do.  It depends in part on the equipment, but it also depends on how much RFI/EMI is present in your room.  BTW, you can evaluate the pulse gen in your MW Sony quite easily.  Just remove the cover and tape the leads to the inside of the AC receptacle.  Power up the player and give it an hour before you give a listen.

Thank you, Brownsfan.  I'm going to try your last point and see.  I should be able to do the same thing with the DUDE.  I'm sure there would be an extra benefit overall by using a Pulse Gen in both the DUDE and the MW Sony.

Bill,
    Roughly, what would be the cost of all the upgrades you mentioned if I were so inclined?

I would need to see your unit first as they are all a tad different. The wire upgrade should be under $100 total. The bridge rectifier upgrade would be under $50 total. The caps we need to talk and share pics. 

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