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How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ?

I heard an early sample from Jan 07 and it was spooky with the superb s/n ratio and dead quiet background voices are Real and instruments have a nice woody tone ,or brassy real trumpet sound, and the Bass was very tight and fast. The review that was in 10 audio was a sample only running 2 of the 4 batterys all new models run 4 in series for unlimited current on demand , also the review sample provided from a dealer named in the review
is of little knowledge in electronics, the preamp had less than 60 hours on it ,therefore the teflon -Sonicaps were
not even close to be run in, no wonder the bass was a little shy .Wake up guys before you test any product make sure is has at least 200 hours on it to give the product a fair evaluation.
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swampwalker
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Any thoughts on teh Dodd vs. the line stage in a VAC Ren Mk2 (not Sig)?
pubul57
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I'm not sure if Maruisz has heard the VAC, I haven't, but I should be able to compare it with the Joule LA150 MKII, my most recent tube pre. I'm waiting for a pair of Amperex D-Getters (6dj8s or 6922s) from VTS before getting into comparisons. I suspect the circuit is very revelaing of the tubes in circuit.
mrjstark
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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 have it home for longer audition in few weeks. (My first impressions were very positive, especially the synergy with the build in DAC that just sounded fantastic - vinyl. It simply took my Droplet to the territory I did not knew existed ......at least not in that price range.) The only thing stopping me from the purchase is the price ($5500 with NOS non-up sampling DAC)
but I am working on it. Very, very hard. ;)

Cheers
Mariusz
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