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
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
Mrjstark,
I read through the thread on the circle and I really don't see a "shoot out", I did see a bunch of guys sitting around and listening to music but no real comments of "Dodd vs Modwright". Could you point me to the shoot out?? I'd like to read the results of the shoot out.

Regards,
John
PS-I disagree with your remarks about Cary but we all have our opinions, perhaps products are differnt rather than better or worse.