I have heard the Doge 8 in a very revealing system and it is a giant killer. When used with a first rate SUT the phono section is top notch.
That said, I bought the new "Clarity" Doge 8 and while it is still breaking in I do believe I am hearing a marked improvement over the already excellent "old" Doge 8.
The sound stage seems to be more pin pointed,defined and accurate but without the solid state glare and dryness.It is also very quiet.
Indeed it is very smooth but at the same time exciting with lots of prat and tons of gain. The "Clarity" is more expensive at 1999.00 but I would say it is worth it.
I will be borrowing my friends Ypsilon phono preamp to do A-B comparing with the internal phono section. Not exactly a fair comparison, but still should be fun.
That said, I bought the new "Clarity" Doge 8 and while it is still breaking in I do believe I am hearing a marked improvement over the already excellent "old" Doge 8.
The sound stage seems to be more pin pointed,defined and accurate but without the solid state glare and dryness.It is also very quiet.
Indeed it is very smooth but at the same time exciting with lots of prat and tons of gain. The "Clarity" is more expensive at 1999.00 but I would say it is worth it.
I will be borrowing my friends Ypsilon phono preamp to do A-B comparing with the internal phono section. Not exactly a fair comparison, but still should be fun.