anybody have a doshi pre to audition?

Indeed Sonofjim, it was me that purchased the line stage, I just couldn't decide to pull the $13K trigger on the full-function without hearing the "Doshi" sound!

Dan_ed, it has been good PM'ing, and thanks for the best wishes! It's nice to know that we have Galibier and Thom Mackris in common. He's the real deal!

Although over a thousand miles apart, I and my family have had the distinct pleasure of having Thom over to the house twice. Initially, when he was towing a table to the east coast for review and last year when he was on an out-of-town assignment here and ironically enough at my former employer’s. They were my former employer before the business was broken-up and sold. 15-years ago, I wasn't too keen being sold by G.M., but the business that bought us is flourishing; time has a way of changing feelings like that (grin).

-Mike

guys

I'll contact Larry, see if he has the loaner

then consider my options,
any fests or music things going on to entice a weekend trip your way. I'd really like to meet the gang
so many of you have been so helpful to me
and my system quest - you have no idea
living vicariously through your posts, shoot outs and gear acquisitions

it's going to be hot here during or after jazzfest
this weekend and next
an escape class after may be in the cards!

Tom

damn damn damn

just missed out on a used Doshi listed here

looks like it's time to give Larry a call

snagged one second hand, as well as a BAT VK600 amp
will have Nic do a few minor mods to it
(phono pre out for 24/96 analog recording)

can I still come up in Conneticut and hang with the gang?

tom

Hi Tom,

that should make for a good combination. Two of my favorite makes, although I never owned BAT amps. I still have my VKD5-SE CDP whose sound always makes me happy. Even if things don't end up working out with the Alaap for you, I'm sure the Connecticut folks will welcome you, as I would up here in New Hampshire.