Don Sach's pre amp

I know these are custom made tube pre amps I am debating on getting one any audiogon members who have this pre amp can they give me a feed back on these /

a_shah08-12-2017 7:21am

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wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 08-20-2017 at 02:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have also ordered Don Sachs Model 2 in Walnut and extra goodies; many praise this unit as a true reference sounding pre-amp and I'm looking forward on implementing in my system. Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 09-29-2017 at 08:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would verify with Don before purchasing the Bendix; was informed when I bought a Lampizator Dac that the Bendix pulled twice the amount current than the standard 6X5GT. Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 09-30-2017 at 02:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the update on Bendix. I'm partial to Tung-Sol but may order one to evaluate. Anyone have a reliable source? Thanks, Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 10-01-2017 at 07:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the same selection of NOS to include WGTB and RCA 5692 and in a previous Modwright Sony 5400 CD Player which utilizes 6SN7s, the CV 181-Z walked all over my NOS tubes; not even close... Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 10-01-2017 at 09:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ porscheracer It's all circuit dependent and my NOS tubes smoked the CV-181Z in my Line Magnetic SET Integrated Amp. A good thing for us is that we do not have to go out and procure these treasures, just choose the ones that best represents our listening pleasure. The CV-181Z are quite special if used in the right circuit and this has been talked about by some serious tubes critics over the years. http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/shuguang_treasures_cv181_e.html Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 10-03-2017 at 04:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Those tubes will sound good after 50 hours but will need 200+ hours to fully burn-in. Looking forward on receiving my D2 and Kootenay 120 KT 88 Amp. Wig
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 03-14-2019 at 02:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guys, I received my modified DS2 last week with Don’s latest Polish made Deulund copy oil caps and 6BY5 rectifier and it sounds amazing! I am hearing more transparency, better sound staging and imaging, more depth, lower floor noise, more air/ambiance. Bass is tighter, midrange is purer/more organic but you are going to be knocked over by its ”HOLOGRAPHIC” presentation; sounds emanating beyond the boundaries of my loudspeakers… It is astonishing how you are immersed into the music with Don’s DS2 Tube Pre; his original DS2 is Amazing but the updated version is “UNBELIEVABLE”! For those of you who are in the market for a new pre-amp, I highly recommend that you put this pre on your short list. If you already own one of Don’s creations, get this updated version done ASAP! I am not aware of any mods that can radically change the sound of a system for a very small investment. Act now and get your units in or orders placed soon… Wig :)

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