Tube Research LabsThe DudeusedTube Research Labs The Dude PreamplifierTube Research Labs makes the finest sounding audio equipment in the world, and for many reasons. It is brilliantly designedIt is hand made by a true craftsman who not only does all the work but has...4600.00

Tube Research Labs The Dude Preamplifier

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Ships fromIslip, NY, 11751
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Package dimensions26.0" × 26.0" × 18.0" (95.0 lbs.)
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Tube Research Labs makes the finest sounding audio equipment in the world, and for many reasons.
It is brilliantly designed
It is hand made by a true craftsman who not only does all the work but has engineered and thoroughly refined his entire product line to perfection.
It is so completely "Over-engineered", his products surpass so called "Superior Home-Audio Standards" and truly seem to qualify more on an "Industrial" or "commercial" level of build and construction. They are literally built to last  lifetimes and include heavy gauge point to point wiring, massive transformers and  capacitors as well as exceptionally robust parts quality... all 'standard issue' when you buy a TRL. Note the 1" solid, hand crafted, custom-color anodized aluminum faceplates only hint at the level of 'overkill' the lucky owner of a TRL enjoys.

I have owned TRL for several years after owning many many highly respected audio brands spanning a 40+ year lifetime. These are the best of the best and truly qualify as 'end-of-the-rainbow" investments. I am selling my TRL pre-amp simply because the long wait is over and my newest version of this product is finally ready for me. Yes, I could happily live with my current one (which will likely be running for decades to come),but once I realized I was so "Done" with my searching I promised myself 'someday' I would have an actual new one, and that day has finally come. (Note: my GT 200's are no longer available).

So, about my Dude. I am the second owner of this very special music making device and it contains several key updates from the more standard issue design. It has recently been back to the builder for several upgrades and features, including:

*Two PAIRS of pre- main outputs to simplify Bi-amping and/or multiple subwoofer connections.
 
*Twin 6sn7's per channel (instead of one) making it capable of driving extremely long interconnects with no loss of signal quality (I run a pair of 6M  and a pair of 4M I/C's simultaneously)

*Extra heavy duty transformer along with the fully TUBE regulated power supply...

*3  pairs of pre-INputs chosen via front selector switch but also a 'Direct Input' pair which bypasses the selector switch to simplify the signal path of your most used/favorite source. (total of 4 input pairs).

*Upgraded ( to 48 step)  Shallco volume attenuator...WITH:
* A gorgeous [independently powered] premium wireless remote volume control. This design features its own [oversize] "wal wart" power supply that is completely independent and out of the Dude's own power circuitry...It literally plugs into a nearby wall outlet and does NOT influence the Dude's internal operations at all...It is practically like an invisible hand reaching for the volume knob, instead of you...and the only type I insisted be used for MY (your?) Dude!

* State of the art Duelund Cast Copper PIO capacitors which help create the most stunning, truly palpable, utterly believable/ 'you-are-there' soundstage. NOTE: There has been a bit of 'buzz' these days about the new Jupiter PIO caps which may favorably compete with the Duelunds... I actually use them in my tube-based Dac. For the record I thought I'd have a pair for the Dude just because they are fairly simple to swap in place of the Duelunds but I am simply so happy with it via Duelunds, I never bothered to do so. They are available (and quite reasonably priced) IF the new owner would like to discuss it further...

* A beautiful and very functional "Musical notes" designer top plate which improves cooling and internal air flow.

*All NOS RCA EXCLUSIVELY, (best sounding/most reliable 6sn7's and 6As7& OD3 tubes on the market) just picked up from Andy's Vintage TS...(I recently tried a few new Tung Sol 6sn7GTB's just for fun...but the RCA's were clearly better and well worth the slightly extra few $$'s). The Dude uses a 3 tube pwr supply via the OD3,6as7 and another 6sn7) for a total of 7 tubes in this preamp.

There is, to my knowledge or imagination, no BETTER sounding pre-amp available than a TRL Dude. Yes, there are many which are considerably more expensive and may boast other wonderful technologies and rewards but, like I said: THIS one will deliver all the sonic attributes: gorgeous tone, outstanding presence, soundstage, air, precision layering, tangibility, AND gusto ...with the finesse of a ballerina, dynamic grunt of a fullback... and 'Living Soul' of the musician.

That is correct, TRL products have SOUL...and this pre-amp has it in spades. There is  nothing else like it.

FYI: If you happen to own an outstanding Dac with its own built in pre-amp section or are a hard core 'passive pre' type of person...I too own an exceptional dac with an exceptional built in pre section and have tried it without the Dude. It IS really really nice. Really. And I could pocket the $$$$ for the Dude but purposely chose not to...My system plays "Reality Music" ...with the Dude CONDUCTING!
Yours will too.

A few more facts: There's a really Looooong wait for a new Dude. New price is at $6k and there's  easily another $K+  in my upgrades. Is it brand new? No. But it's "Fresh", reliable, and will transform any decent sounding system to a really really good one or an already excellent sounding system to absolutely superb (where are YOU in that range???).

If you are like I am and have to really scrimp and save for every dime to upgrade your system and have my Dude within reach? This WILL justify all your hard work. If you're a hard working professional who has finally reached a rather "Well to do" status in life and have been intrigued with the idea of a new addition to your system but were assuming your purchase $$$$$'s would be considerably more then I've just introduced you to a flat out steal in $$$$$/sound quality value.

And all of you 'In-between" those above?  Hello!

More  facts. Buying can be fun but selling is usually much less so. This guy needs to be crated.( I'll do that). It's heavy (almost a hundred or so after its 70+ pounds are in the crate). I'll help make the shipping be as smooth as possible but obviously a local pick up in the NY metro area would save a lot of hassle and concerns for both of us. I have a lengthy, perfect, exceptional  feedback history...you're  probably a trustworthy fellow but you need it too... we'll work it out.

You'll pay for the shipping costs of all the above...I 'd rather not do paypal because I don't like some of the occasional stories I hear about it and after-all, you can trust me because, oh yes, I have perfect feedback history.

Any questions, please feel free at: [email protected]   This is a game changing pre-amp which you never knew you needed until it entered your system. You'll thank me. You're welcome.








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