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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
agear
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Charlie, believe it or not, he is still interested in a Dude despite the fact that we appear to a bunch of douchebags. lol....

I still wound not mind hearing a Shindo pre. I wonder if they will be at Axpona?
cdente OP
111 posts
 
Don't know if we are geographically compatible but I did make an offer for him to have a listen to my new unit once it arrives. I felt I owed him at least that much. I'll do what I can to help in his quest for information and evaluation.
agear
1,362 posts
 
I believe Tthean lives in Dallas. There are two Dude owners there....including Gallant.
ackman00
67 posts
 
Anyone know the price of the new dude?
brianw
373 posts
 
Ackman00: You'll have to call Paul to get a price. It seems that every Dude built lately has been custom. Very few are "standard" anymore. You have many options to choose from. (Colors, number of inputs, dual mono step attenuators, full balanced, etc.)

Once again, just give Paul a call at (509) 989-4437 and he'll have your answers.
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