Here comes the Dude. What to expect?


I have my new Dude preamp in the Post and coming my way this week. It is my last component buy.

It has been told to me that the Dude had bigger balls than the AR Ref 3/5. Can the Dude keep up and run by some of the better preamps out there? If so what?

Hopefully there are some new Dude owners out there that can pipe in.
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Glory, I understand now. Paul is using the 12sn7's as they are more affordable and widely available at real world prices.

You will love the Dude !!!!
Hi. I put the dude on three aurios pro max and they work quite nicely i think. as mentioned, do not listen too critically for a week or two because it takes a while to settle in == sounds veiled at first and dynamics are not what they will be. hope you enjoy it
I have Equarack footers for the Dude. As good as the HRS M3 stuff and better than the Sistrum 101-SP.
Glory,

Have you tried the Sistrum VS. Equarack under the same piece of gear? Tube gear? Love to hear your comments on the differences.

Thanks