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Help - Need Preamp under 5K for Class D amps
In general tubes will get you more midrange warmth and bloom. But this is not always the case. I am sure the TRL will give you this while also improving a host of other things we all want in our sound systems.If $2500 was was budget, then I would ... 
Help - Need Preamp under 5K for Class D amps
The TRL Dude would be the best of the group you mentioned.I have heard/owned the first two on your list and the Dude easily surpassed them. Loved my AH 2.1, but the Dude is much better in my system and room.No remote option however. Also not likel... 
Too excited not to share - TRL Dude tubed preamp
I heard about Paul from another owner - word of mouth. I am lucky I did. Read through the comments here on Agon and see several others are also saying exactly what I have shared here and on other posts. I love music and this hobby. It is a passion... 
Too excited not to share - TRL Dude tubed preamp
Roxy54,Small company of Paul and his brother. Each one hand made and no time to mess with things like a website. I suggest you call Paul and talk to owners like myself.He does no advertising and sells by word of mouth really. Paul is working hard ... 
Too excited not to share - TRL Dude tubed preamp
The Dude preamp is $3500 right now, however I think a price increase will be coming soon. A steal at this price! 
Best amp under $6k, in your opinion?
I have now purchased the Dude preamp by trl - this is a tubed unit. My previous favorite pre was the Audio Horizons TP2.1. The Dude bests it in all areas and by a good margin.If one is interested in the new trl gear they must be ..1) patient , as ... 
Best amp under $6k, in your opinion?
Tvad,I understand. Wonder if Paul offers a trial period? I don't know. The few owners I know all share my "over the top" comments and shock over this amp.Bill 
Best amp under $6k, in your opinion?
I was wrong about Belles and SP speakers. I was thinking of another speaker company - Source Technology.SorryBill 
Best amp under $6k, in your opinion?
I think SP uses Belles amps to voice their speakers.After owning several Belles amps and others mentioned here, I must tell you one amp stands head and shoulders above the rest.Get a trl D225 stereo amp as it is the best amp for your speakers. I c... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I had this same transformer hum - mechanical - coming from the unit itself and not through the speakers. Some transformer/power supplies do and some don't. May want to check to make sure it is tight as a loose bolt or two will cause a mechanical h... 
TRL ST225 - Goodness anyone else own this amp
I stand corrected as the preamp section in my ST225 int amp is passive with a very high quality volume control.I will also be purchasing a Dude as soon as I can afford one, but for now I love my TRL int amp. The amp section in my int amp is exactl... 
TRL ST225 - Goodness anyone else own this amp
The preamp section of my ST225 is quite similiar to the Dude as I understand it. The whole wanting or liking a tube preamp thing just goes out the window with TRL's latest SS gear. It becomes a non-issue as this amp sounds like music not tubes or ... 
TRL ST225 - Goodness anyone else own this amp
I did try my integrated with a fully upgraded and loaded AH 2.1 with Joseph's best tubes. I loved that preamp!This is hard for me to say as I loved that preamp so much, but the TRL integraded was much better without the AH preamp. Now, I dont have... 
TRL ST225 - Goodness anyone else own this amp
Ecruz,This is the very same experience I am having. Nice short review! The more time you spend with it the more amazed you will be.Buckle up!Bill 
Food: What does the typical audiophile eat?
Bacon and lots of it. Heavy smoked bacon hand rubbed with pure cane sugar...