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To those who have moved on from Tube Research Labs Dude and/or Samson

I have been a happy owner of the fantastic TRL Dude preamp and Samson amps. With the sad news of Paul Weitzel's passing last year it has me thinking if I should move on or stay put. To those who have moved on from owning TRL Dude and/or Samson,  looking back are you happy to have made the move or wish you had kept them?  If you are happy, what did you end up moving to? Thanks for your insights.
tellefsen
bobheinatz
719 posts
 
It sounds like you are very happy with TRL amp and preamp.  Why change if you are happy.  I have done that many times and simply ended  up spending alot of money but really not improving my enjoyment of my system.
TRL is great sounding equipment. Enjoy what you have. 
laaudionut
263 posts
 
You would be quickly remorseful should you decide and part with TRL gear. For some time I coveted(and still do) The Dude, and tried to great lengths to seek out and procure the highly reviewed beast to no avail. I then worked with Aric at Aric Audio who did his best to replicate the magic of that preamp with a piece called, The Motherlode. It is the piece that has spent the most time in my rig, and will never part with it.

Should you DO decide to sell The Dude, kindly consider reaching out to me in the event that I have the opportunity to piece together a second listening room.

Thank you!
bigkidz
3,381 posts
 
Probably the best thing is to upgrade the Dude.  Better PS Capacitors, volume control caps and resistors.  That will take it to another level for sure.

Happy Listening
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