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Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp

For those members following a recently closed thread about my TRL wows, I have an update. The manufacturer has contacted me and offered to replace my first generation unit with their latest and greatest unit free of charge. I spoke with Paul today and we have agreed on a framework to get this done.

This is an extremely generous gesture as the new model is radically different and more expensive then the generation it’s replacing. We had an interesting conversation about the new units fully balanced design that Paul feels will be a much better fit for my particular needs.

I was not expecting anything like this. They really have stepped up in a big way. Keep you all posted on the situation and hope to have some specifics on the new architecture and features soon.
cdente
cdente OP
111 posts
 
A few quotes from Paul regarding my new fully balance unit:

"The Dude now weighs about twice what yours does at 72#, the
balanced will probably be about 85-90#. "

"The balanced use a 4-deck Shallco 45-step attenuator with our TRL bearings on the
shaft. Also a 4-deck Shallco input switch."

"It uses a bigger tube (6080's) instead of 6sn7's for the active circuitry like in
our GTP6 introduced in 2003 so it'll drive low-impedance loads."
truman
168 posts
 
Piling on late, but I too can heap praise upon Paul. Great guy, always fair, honest and helpful in my experience. I'm a satisfied TRL owner.
Truman/Atlanta
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Sounds like a great screenplay.

"Yankee Dudel Dandy"

The story of one man's journey through audiophilia.
agear
1,362 posts
 
Tony, you know TRL well having owned their products in the past. Does Paul's offer surprise you? Were you ever a recipient of their largess in any way? He is a very generous man almost to a fault. To be frank, the quality of sound many of us have stepped into for the price is stunning. More of the same IMO. He did have a "choice" in this matter, as did Charlie, and they both made the right decision together. Bravo.

Jeffga, what TRL gear do you own?
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rx8man
1,484 posts
 
Amazing what this hobby can do to individuals.
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