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RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered

I should get Dodd Audio battery preamp next week (from good people of Underwood) and I also have purchased RWA (Red Wine Audio) Sig.30 (Omega version) from another audiophile here on AgoN.

I thought of using RWA in my second system with some monitor (still big question mark on which- I like M&D but might go with Omegas instead). However since I am going to have them both , I thought about pairing these battery powered pieces and see what happens. I am not sure if RWA 30wpc will have enough juice to drive my Quatros but I will give it a shoot ......if only out of curiosity.

Do you guys have any thoughts or opinions about these two working together or maybe someone actually tried this combo in his/her system????

I am all ears.
mrjstark
natewalker_2006
30 posts
 
Panu21,

This article mentions the 30.2 with the Quad 57s:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10411968/1/a-stereo-amp-that-packs-a-punch.html?puc=newshome

Not sure if your 22L's are harder to drive, but I doubt it because the 57s are supposedly the most challenging load.

The beauty of the RWA 30.2 is the 30-day home trial so all you have to lose is shipping and if you end up like me, you have LOTS to gain with the 30.2. It is amazing and I can't wait to get the Isabella battery tubed preamp for mine!!!

Good luck with your search,

Nate
mrjstark OP
1,112 posts
 
Concidering the Quads 89db sensitivity you should be fine with RWA int. I saw one up for sale with extra inputs at very good price. I am not familiar with 22Ls but heard their monitors. If they sound alike and your preferance is tone, inner detail, stark black backgrounds and musicality .......I would say yes. For around 1K used it is hard to beat.
Good luck
( I could help if in NY area )

Mariusz
panu21
82 posts
 
Mrjstark, located in staten island. trying to upgrade from a ps audio gcc-100 to either seperates or another integrated hence my interest in both the dodd and rwa integrated. have been a little frustrated in upgrading components. already tried a prima luna dialogue which i felt sounded strained and harsh with the quads .so still reseaching and looking
mrjstark OP
1,112 posts
 
Hey Panu21, it might be your lucky day. One of the AgoN members asked me to audition my Dodd preamp. I agreed and we will try to make it happen soon. He is also located on Staten Island, we could try to do that on the same day. Do you own Dodd? If not, I will bring my own. And RWA of course so you can hear for yourself if it is what you are looking for or not. Should be fun........I hope it will help you to make the right decision.

Mariusz
panu21
82 posts
 
currently using a ps audio gcc-100 int amp.
looking to switch that out with either the RWA int
or Dodd preamp with an amp although not sure which one .
not sure which way to go or what amp preferably ss would be good with the Dodd. is the RWA a good match with the dodd not really familiar with this equipment but am definately interested.
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