Doge 8 or YS A2 or Jungson J2
Looking for a line stage preamp with remote volume and source selection, and these look pretty good for the money. I can't find much by way of reviews through
Doge 8 and Conrad Johnson ET 3
Has anyone heard both of these units at one time or another. How would you compare/contrast them, and describe their sound. From what I've read, it sounds as
Doge 8 Clarity
Anyone have it or heard it yet? I had the regular Doge 8 for a short time. I remember having had the volume up there pretty high for my .34 mv cartridge and
DOGE 8 Clarity Is it in the running, really
OK, I've seen the comments on the DODGE 8 clarity line stage, but haven't seen a real solid answer to MC output hiss. Is this unit a real contender as far as
Is a Doge 8 Clarity preamp noisy with an 0 4 mc
I would like to go to a Shelter 501 II cartridge from a nice mm cartridge (Virtuoso Wood or Music Maker III)to get more of the live, airy, and dynamic sound of
Doge 8 Clarity Owners HOMC OK
Looking for a tube preamp with phono. Currently my VPI CLASSIC/BENZ Micro feeds my Parasound P7/A52. Is the phonostage in the DOGE compatable with my
Doge 8 with Berning ZH 270
Has anyone tried to get this combination?. I have borrowed a Doge 8 to try with the ZH-270, with a view to purchase, it comes with the stock tubes (I
Former Doge 8 preamp owners weight in
I use the Doge 8 (which I love) and am considering an upgrade. I've spoken with Vic at Pacific Valve and he has steered me away from the Clarity, saying that
Stand out phono stages
oice -Air Tight ATE-2 -Boulder
Cables more hype than value
gi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1355235240&openflup&18&4#18HERE for a summary of many of those interactions and dependencies. That post also describes a couple of
Tally up best preamplifier ever
are: Audionote (u.k.) M-10 and M-8 Emotive Audio Epifania I heard the Connoisseur in a system that I was not familiar with and it sounded very
Budget Chinese Tube amps any good
have not tried a power amp but I had a Doge 8 pre that I would happily put up against anything at any price. I was also able to have it serviced in the u.s. I
3500 to spend on a tube preamp ideas
stage I love 6SN7s so Cary preamps SLP98 I think you might be able to get a used SLP-05. for very little if you can snatch one before its bought an AE-3 by
Cary 120s
interested in possibly a Cary rocket 88, but I am seeing several Cary 120s amps for very reasonable prices here on the 'gon. For a nice amp with this kind of
Should I Try a Tube Preamp
preamps: Audio Research sp-6b or sp-8. Or conrad-Johnson pv-10 or pv-12. These will take some maintenance every 2 years, but are wll worth it.
2013 Wish List
want to upgrade my preamp. Been using a Doge 8 with great results but am ready to move on.
Best preamp 2k or under, new or used
Doge 8 Clarity with quality NOS tubes. My friend has one and it really sounds great. Has great phono section and remote too.
Good tube preamp with Sony 5400
Focal 918s. I set my sights on the Doge 8 and looks like about a 2k investment with tube upgrades. Is the Doge in the same coversation with the likes of Cary,
Good tube preamp for McCormack DNA 500
The Doge 8 preamp with phono is an unbelievable bargain at around $1,600. To get anything better you would have to go with Audio
Best preamp for 2k 3k
Cary SLP98 (P)
Amplifier advice from Ohm Walsh 100 Mk II owners
uses a Rega Brio 3. (49 watts at into 8 ohms, 64 watts into 4 ohms) I suspect it may fall short with the Ohms. The room is around 30x20, with a cathedral
Pre amp with balanced suggestions
The Doge 8 at $1550 and the Doge 8 Clarity at $1950 are both excellent preamps and have a very good phono stage. It is very good looking and unsurpassed
A bit overwhelmed, need preamp advice
I`ve read many rave comments on the Doge8 tube preamp.
Best tube pre amps under 1,000
Either a new Doge 8 (~$1,500) or a used one.
What is the best tube preamp currently available
The best pre-amp under $2,000 is the Doge 8 and the Doge 8 Clarity available from Pacific Valve. They even have a very good phono stage. The Coincident
Some of the best pre amps used for 600 or less
The Doge 8 lists at around $1300. It is a great pre-amp. If you can find it used, gobble it up.
tube dac
re I'm going to pull the trigger on the Doge 8 preamp and the Havana DAC, but I am still researching. Thanks.
Budget Chinese Tube amps any good
s less than stellar. I will say that my Doge 8 is a nice piece of equipment.
Good Preamp for Emerald Physics 2 3
0 range would be as follows: The Doge 8 ~ $1,150 (an incredible bargain for top drawer performance. Comes with a phono stage.
Feedback on Doge 6 CD Player
I am considering purchasing the Doge 6 CD player by the end of the year. I have seen some older posts about the player but those are from 2008/2009 and there
Best used preamp for 1500
used preamp to mate with my Aragon 8008 BB? Thank
Small Preamplifier choices
The Doge 8 preamp at about $1,500 is the best pre-amp I have heard under $4,000. It also has a very good phono section. It is a
Pre + phono under 2500
will go for Merlin VSM-MX or Usher BE-718. I had Atma Sphere MP-3 before, I was very impressed with the sound but it lack remote. I had Audible Illusions 3A
Need help with a Tube Preamp under 3000
va XPA-2 amp. For a preamp he's uses a Doge 8 Clarity recently acquired from Pacific Valve. He swapped the tubes to vintage NOS. This preamp needs good NOS
Tube Pre Amp for Class D amps
I have a old AR LS-8 that i pair with channel island d-200's I like the sound but want to upgrade pre-amp with newer and one that has remote
Looking for a Preamp up to 3K
rgain in balanced tubed pre-amps is the Doge 8. At around $1,500 at Pacific Valve, its performance is amazingly good and it also has a good phono section. Another
Single box tube linestage preamp 3,000 used
suggest getting (or at least trying) a Doge 8 preamp. It lists under $1,500 and is excellent by any standards. It even has phono outs, but that section, while
pacific valve&electric
Some here say their Doge pre amp is among the best they've heard. I have the Classic 6.1 SS integrated and like it very much. I've spoken to
What separates should I use for my vandersteen 1c
The best pre-amp under $2,500 is the Doge 8 from Pacific Valve at around $1,500. There is a broad range of amplifiers for your budget. You might opt for a solid
Doge 9 listening experience
I was wondering if anyone has experience with the above tube monoblocks in their system? I have B&W 804 speakers with Kimber cable and looking at upgrading my
Paid a bit too much for a Citation II
Im using a Doge 8 with my Cit II and am very
Tube preamp for about 1500
Doge 8 has 1 bal
Preamp Recommendation for Pass Aleph Amp
The Doge 8 is easily the best preamp under $2,500. It lists at about $1,500 and is available from Pacific Valve. It also has a
Modwright SWL 9 0SE Is there anything else
I think the Doge 8 (from Pacific Valve) at around $1,500 is a superlative pre-amp. You can roll some tubes to improve an already
Best for under 5,000 00
Doge Clarity pre-amp should be on your short list. Here's a link to the Doge 8 which I own. The Clarity is the newer,
full tube preamp with phono under 2500
The Doge 8 from Pacific Valve costs around $1,550 and is a superb preamp and also has a very good phono stage. It is easily the
Help me choose
I started out looking at the Doge 8 based on the bang for the buck factor...plus the stunning reviews online. Anyway I bit the bullet and got the Thor
Doge8 tube seating chart
Hi, wondering if anyone can tell me the position of the input tubes in the linestage section of the Doge 8.
Upgrade Belles 21a w/caps
what's out there for $1500-$2500. The Doge 8 Clarity, Rogue: Perseus, Cary: Constellation and the Jolida: Fusion modified are on my short list. All based only
Modwright 36 5 or Joule Electra LA 150 SE II
between the two. I have tried a Doge 8 but found the bass
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