Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps

I don't know if anyone has compared these two preamps so it may be quiet on that subject.

You may have read my review and I can say with confidence the Dude is in a class of very few regardless of price.

You are welcome to listen to my Dude compared to any pre you decide on. Just bring your pre over and you can compare.Sell the pre that pleases you the least. Perhaps you are close enough were I can bring my Dude over. Most likely won't find a used Dude but can find the other pre in question.

I have compared the Dude to many a top end pre and the Dude has always sounded more like music.

Hope you hear from someone that has compared both.

Hi Grannyring, you are exsperienced and know better there is allot more to it than just plopping in a different pre-amp.

Tthean, you have only mentioned these two specific pre-amps so you oobviously have done your home work in what they have to offer along with your needs are and both do such, next would be to get them into your own set-up and live with them for a while to evaluate strengths and weeknesses and what you prefer in your own set-up.

Other pces in your set-up might need to be changed to get your over all preferred sound, that will be the big question.

Best to look at others set-ups whom have the same and see what other associated gear they have paired up and if such compares to what you have currently then see if you can go for a listen.

It's the joys of this hobby, never ending good luck in your journey.

Dev

I did say in his set up.
Next best is in the same system - mine. Not perfect but just an offer better than nothing.

Hi Grannyring,

I know you did and wasn't trying sugest anything else, just making it clear that no matter what system it may be that there is allot more going on than just plopping in a pce and coming to a conclusion of this or that.

I think Grannyring and Dev make some good points. Maybe you could tell everyone what amp you are planning to use with either of the preamps. Listing the rest of your system probably would help too. You might get better advice in the end.