Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L


Would like some feedback on which preamp would best suite my McCormack DNA-500 SS amp. Source is Audio Aero Capitole MKII and speakers Usher Be-10 with Focal Utopia sub. I have a Melos SHA-1 and would like to upgrade.
bernal737
Is this the thread where the shootout is covered or is there more info in another thread? http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=54625.msg501613;topicseen#new
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.

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Hey Mrjstark, I'm in Staten Island and have an Supratek Sauvignon and wouldn't mind hearing your Dodd IMS.
Not really into the blind listening thing, but having a enjoyable listening session between the two pre-amps with good tunes would be nice.
The Dodd was the other Pre choice when I sold my Aleph P for a tubed unit. I can have about 3 people over for the shoot-out, let me know.

Joe
Just wait for the wait for the Red Wine Audio Isabella. It is coming out any day now and 6moons already has the preview up:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/redwine10/isabella.html

This is the one I'll be ordering for my RWA 30.2!

-Jeff
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 difference. Should have Dodd almost broken-in by then.
Send me the PM.

As to RWA Isabella,
yes, I would like to hear it as well. It was on my short list of preamps to audition but the long wait made me go with Dodd which was on promo-sell + Walters trade-in program worked for me better. Most of all, I have no regreds while it does what is needed for my system and does it with grace.

One thing that Isabella excels over Dodd (sonics a side) is build-in DAC that might be a killer IMO. Other the that , it is a crap shooting game as long as someone can compare the two and report the results. It is a great idea that would benefit all audiophiles interested in either preamp. I am personaly all for it.

I am sure that Vinnie will succeed by adding Isabella into his line of products. It sure will have strong following of satisfied audiophiles around the World.

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Dodd vs Modwright notes later tonight.

Cheers

Mariusz