I have a DR-6 with gold handles. Before I purchased it I looked at the other DR-6's variants (one with sculpted handles and the one that is called the Six). One Six model did have Grue's name on the circuit board but it looked a lot like the DR-6 that I had. If you value cosmetics then get the later variants. I used mine to power a pair of DR-3's and a DR-9 in a bi-amp setup. Given the price these older versions sell for, they're a steal. My DR-6 was taken in a few months ago for a check-up. Phono section was spot on to the RIAA curve. The tech said that considering how old it was, it was designed fairly conservatively with low stress on parts.
If your budget can take it. you might want to be on the lookout for a DR-7. It is a 2 box preamp that is Reich's assault on the state of the art. One just sold at Echo Audio for about $1400. The pics are still there if you want to see what it looks like.
Good luck!
Dusty
If your budget can take it. you might want to be on the lookout for a DR-7. It is a 2 box preamp that is Reich's assault on the state of the art. One just sold at Echo Audio for about $1400. The pics are still there if you want to see what it looks like.
Good luck!
Dusty