Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L

i forgot to give a 'thank you' to Mrjstark for all the info regarding the Dodd. i am sure it is very good - - especially with the battery powerd RWA 30.2!

Nate

Thanks Nate. Well.....it is OK with RWA.....not exactlly my main rig but close enough to enjoy it. Both systems share the same characteristics and sound very alike. Of course both share the same preamp.....until TVC passive preamp arrives with 4ch for HT. AADs need a little more power.....maybe another RWA for Bi-amp in the near future. Who knows, I might even try new RWA Isabella preamp and compare it to Dodd. The only thing that scares me is that I might fall in love with it ............and my peace of mind will be back in the upgrade mode. :) Like I said, it would be very interesting to have these two going head to head at each other. Both battery powered with sweet, engaging and musical character ( I am guessing here based on my experience with RWA amp). Will have to find someone in NY area who is thinking about RWA preamp and ask for audition. I know tha Vinnie sometimes shows up at the Raves......so maybe there we could let them loose.....who knows. Its build in dac is the iceing on the cake. Costs more but within the reasons.

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Mariusz

I have the RWA Sig 70.2 mono amps. If Red Wine has the Isabella preamp performing like they do their amps, then their preamp will be very good. Plus the built in DAC will give you other options, like putting all of your music on a Mac so you can put your cd's in storage.