For Sale... Dodd Audio MLP Preamp

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited December 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I had one of those but moved on rather quickly...

    BURN!!!!!!

    (John, you realize he was refering to the unit you sold him right lol).....
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    edited December 2014
    yeah I know.... the Symphonic is a capable little pre, but was not even close to a good match to my tube amps. I need something with a variable gain in order to bring them under control
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    It was a joke Dan...I knew John would get it. I haven't even tried the Sunfire yet let alone actually sat down and found out whether or not I enjoy it.
    I am hoping that the combination of the Sunfire and my Musical Fidelity work well together otherwise, I will move it along and find something else.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    Sale is off guys.... Gary is going to pop the hood on it and do some updated caps and a few tweaks, and add the variable gain. After that is done, I will be adding some upgrades of my own...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,023
    Smart man, John. Smart man.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    Outstanding! I'm also going to be sending some work Gary's way.
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  • usp1
    usp1 Posts: 207
    Good to hear that Gary is able to do the work. He has been going through a lot and I am sure he appreciates the work. Plus, I am sure the upgraded pre will be absolutely wonderful.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Smart move John. Give Gary our best. Thanks to all that helped John to get in touch with Gary too.

    You haven't heard a system with out the noise until you've heard one of Gary's battery powered passive pre's. Yeah, they are that good.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    Sale back on guys... I have moved along to a Pass Labs X-1 instead. In full disclosure, I have noticed a bit of hiss that can barely be heard in my particular rig at times from my listening position. It has not distracted or bothered me that much as it is more of a nuisance than anything else. I have paired this pre up with other amps with no problems, so it is my firm belief that there is a mismatch of sorts between my tube amps and this specific pre.

    With the way my amps perform, I need the benefits of being able to select the preamp gain. I have made arrangements with Gary Dodd to forward the pre to him and have it checked out. for that reason, there are two prices here.

    I will sell the pre for 800.00 plus shipping, FIRM and ship direct to you, or at 1000.00 firm and send it directly to Gary to be checked out before you receive it.

    This is a NICE preamp guys, and for most it would be a destination piece of sorts. The only reason I am selling is that I want to see just how much more I can get from my amps and speakers.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited December 2014
    interesting that when I do a google search this is the first hit.
    I thought this was a private club. :\
    BUMPed. :)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    rednedtugent wrote: »
    interesting that when I do a google search this is the first hit.
    I thought this was a private club. :\
    BUMPed. :)
    Not anymore.... :disappointed:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    edited December 2014
    Also listed @ Audiogon.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    edited January 2015
    Well... now that I can conclusively state that the Dodd and my amps were not even remotely close to a good match, I would like to give this thread a bump and a price drop to 750.00 SHIPPED! I will even deliver personally within 150 miles of 91367. A buyer is also welcome to come on up here and give it a whirl at my place.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Someone will regret selling this. I'm not naming any names though.

    Tom

    Don't rub it in Tom! Lol

    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    edited January 2015
    george daniel wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Someone will regret selling this. I'm not naming any names though.

    Tom

    Don't rub it in Tom! Lol


    Come on George,,, you know you want another one. I am open to offers guys. I need to have this find a good home.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Not committing,, but what is your drop dead price?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Hmmm. Seven fifty shipped,, lemme think
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    george daniel wrote: »
    Hmmm. Seven fifty shipped,, lemme think

    Seriously George...ya gotta think about a Dodd pre for Dared money ? I'd say it's a darn good deal unless your saving some more pennies for PFB's Bat pre.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Good point Tony!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    george daniel wrote: »
    Not committing,, but what is your drop dead price?
    PM sent...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    I may be interested if George hasnt snatched this up.
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    Please mark as sold...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    Woah! I guess George pulled the trigger. Hey George I need a pre. My CJ PV-2 is having issues. What are you replacing?
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,407
    Sorry rromero... I did not see your post indicating interest. George did not grab this either.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    All good. Glad it sold. Thanks
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Sheepishly, guilty as charged. My first tube gear. :blush:
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Congrats on the sale! Someone is gonna be very happy
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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