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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.
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c5vette
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I haven't given the color with the order yet! Just wanted to get in the line up!
Paul is supposed to be getting color chart!
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talk2me
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So, most of you guys are into "dudes"? :)
cdente OP
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Hey Clio:

Sorry for the really late response. I’m working on a huge addition to my house that has been consuming my time. Got a 500 sq ft room I'm retrofitting for a new audio/office application out of the deal. Should be killer!

I'm clear on your responses in 1 & 2. Where I was going with question 3 is that in my situation i'm going from the Dude to a pro audio active crossover (DBX 260 to be specific). I'm hoping to have a better match between the +4bu pro audio device with the higher output of the 6080 tubes.

As far as the last post, I'm taking a wait and see approach. I should have the new unit in a few weeks. I'll let you know if I'm really into a 'dude' then.
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c5vette
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Got mine 2day!! It took a little while but it was well worth the wait!

I normally don't buy New equipment! I prefer to try different used equipment then turn it over for a profit a little loss or break even!

Then I came upon all this controversy about the DUDE! I read all the pros & cons & decided to get one!!

It looked like alot of equipment for the $$$!!

I know a few more were shipped last week when mine was, I'm sure there are more happy owners!!

I have nothing to do with this company (TRL)just happy consumer!!
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I got my new Dude today and boy was it ever worth the wait, Wow and Wow again! Mine is RED in color and weights some 75 pounds! Shallco 45 step volume control and a transformer that weights some 14 pounds!

Mine has 2 - 6sn7's per side to better drive my 20K input impedance 600 watt/channel amp and Soundlab M1 speakers. The build quality is simply awesome. Looking inside the unit simply has me in awe. The sheer massive nature of the unit, layout, and build quality are most impressive.

The power supply in this thing puts most power amps to shame. After only 6 hours I am spellbound from the sound. Music is once again in my home!

This Dude is finest piece of audio gear I have ever owned or heard in my 35+ years of audiophiledom.

Once the unit run about two more weeks I will write a more complete review.
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