Loddy Dodd-y

[Shizelbs]

We likes to party.

Hell yeah. My Dodd finally arrived today. Packed well enough I doubt UPS could've screwed it up if they tried. Looks to be in great shape. Hell, it even smells good. Came complete with the stock and an extra set of tubes. This is my first adventure into tube land, and seperates as well. With any luck, the Sunfire amp should be here on Friday, leading to a weekend of sitting on my ass and listening to everything I own.

How about some pics?! :D

[Shizelbs]

With some tubes.

[RuSsMaN]

World class baby.

[Shizelbs]

Back that ass up

[dorokusai]

Get ready for a total thrill ride, excellent pre-amp and a giant killer.

[Shizelbs]

Thanks Russ. Thanks to Mark too. Hey Mark, SRS and Dodd, does that qualify for a pants removal? :)

Seriously though, thanks to all who have had some input on this latest adventure. Thanks to Al for exposing me to good old school Polk sound.

I've been reading the reviews in the cable shootout a lot lately. The Dodd and Sunfire are going to be getting power cords from Signal for sure. Probably going to place an order with them later today for some power cords and ICs as well.

Big old herking review to come sometime next week.

[Shizelbs]

Now this is a good pack job.

[RuSsMaN]

Be careful, you'll have the anti-cable crowd telling you all tubes sound the same too.

You should already be pantless, and frolicing.

Cheers,
Russ

[Frank Z]

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
Be careful, you'll have the anti-cable crowd telling you all tubes sound the same too.
Well all amps sound the same anyway....

Moves lawn chair to new location for the latest CP Battle-Royal. Also re-stocks cooler with more cheap wine





:D

[Zero]

cute !

[danger boy]

very nice looking. i can only imagine how sweet it sounds. I'm not familiar with the Dodd pre.. what are the specs on it?

Once your system is ready to roll. You'll have to invite me over for a look and listen. :D

I'll bring the beer this time. ;)

[Frank Z]

I'm sure that there are plenty of people looking at that little pre and wondering how it can work worth a darn. I thought the same thing when I got my tiny little Dared pre, I was very pleasantly surprised though. Looking forward to a lengthy review.

[RuSsMaN]

It's a very simple circuit (Melos based), with a dead-quiet power supply. Simplicity can be a blessing. No bells and whistles, lights and buzzers - all business in this one.

Cheers,
Russ

[steveinaz]

Where's the remote?
















I'm kidding, I'm kidding.......

[RuSsMaN]

Permantley attached to the end of his arm.

[faster100]

Cool , i wanna try a Dodd also some day.... do these come up used often? I love my audio experience tube pre, but this is a step UP i'm sure... what tubes does it take?? 12au7's and ss rectification.. any down side to not useing a tube for rectifier duty?

Looks great man,

[dorokusai]

No, and <500 shipped.

[Shizelbs]

I've been keeping a close eye on Audiogon, and occaisonally the bay, for close to three months now.

This was the first Dodd anything I saw on the 'gon and I snagged it within hours of being posted. I could be wrong, but I don't think this pre will be a frequent flyer on the used circuit.

[Shizelbs]

Here is the product page from the Dodd website.

Dodd Entry Level Pre (http://www.doddaudio.biz/products/elp.asp)

It uses 6DJ8 tubes.

[beardog03]

Doro turned me on to the Dodd, and I have not been the same since...

again, many thanks Mark...


Shizelbs ,

Congrats bro...

your gonna love it....

I got a pair of 6922 NOS JAN Phillips.......(A 7/85--115)
from thetubestore.com...

They work well in the Dodd with my setup....

have fun....

[RuSsMaN]

Gary is a VERY good friend of mine, and his offerings simply cannot be touched, at twice (or more) the price.

Cheers,
Russ

[organ]

Niiiiiiiice:cool: . First seperates and tube experience at the same time???? You're going to crap your pants!.

Let us know how it goes.

Maurice

[RuSsMaN]

He's been instructed to remove his pantaloons Maurice.

He won't be shitting his flat hat, he's going to mess his chair.

Cheers,
Russ

[organ]

ROFLMAO:D

I have a feeling we won't hear from him for quite some time after he receives the amp;).

Maurice

[Shizelbs]

Originally posted by organ
I have a feeling we won't hear from him for quite some time after he receives the amp;).


Damn skippy!

[Shizelbs]

The amp should be here Friday. ICs and power cords from Signal cable have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive sometime in early April. I have some ICs to get me by until then.

[Mazeroth]

Can't wait to hear your impressions! I've been wanting to wander over to the tube side for a while but with my new line arrays, that MUST be bi-amped (active x-over), I'm not sure I can afford to. Any cheap, killer tubes that will do them justice? They're 94db/1w with BSC circuit.

[reeltrouble1]

Man what can I say about the Dodd that has not already been done! Hell, just repeat everybody, great unit, very solid build, well, one thing, if you ever need help with the unit, when you call, you talk to Gary, he built it, knows it inside out backwards and any other way. He will take care of anything that you want done, mine has a very cool A/V switch that allows for another input device.

Doro also turned me on to these a number of months ago which is why he is HARDCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For a measly 500 beans this thing performs better or as well as those costing three times that.

I talked with Gary yesterday and he appreciates the Club Polk members who have bought his products. This a great way to get into tubes with a brand new product, and if you are lucky enough to get one off the Gon, so much the better. The stock tubes sound pretty friggen terrific to me.

RT1

[steveinaz]

I love simplicity, that thing is the bomb.

[Shizelbs]

I'm afraid that I may not be able to fully give just my impressions of the Dodd. When the Dodd goes in the rig, so does a new amp and new cables. Theres going to be a lot new to interpret. If I get the time though I have a HK stereo receiver with preouts that I could use for comparison. We'll see.

So, the guy that sold it to me emailed me, and apparently I don't have the stock tubes. He sent it with a pair of Jolida tubes and a pair of Amperex Bugle tubes. Forgive my tube noobishness, but I was looking at the tubestore.com last night, and well, are these Amperex expensive assed tubes?

[danger boy]

Amperex Bugle Boy, Mullard, and Telefunken are considered by some people to be the best of the best. there are others of course.. depending on how your want your rig to sound.

[RuSsMaN]

Just be VERY careful handling them. The silk-screen lettering / logos can come off with just a touch from your fingers.

I don't know what Jolida stock tubes are. Amperex are Holland-made, old stock.

Cheers,
Russ

[dorokusai]

Gary uses Amperex, but they are simply white label....not Bugle Boy. At least that's what I had when I purchased it.

I thought the Jolida used a 12AU7? That's not an interchangeable tube for the Dodd, just so you know. Toss the Jolida's and pick up some NOS JAN.

[Shizelbs]

The Jolida has a big 6DJ8 right on the side. I had to check though. Thanks for pointing that out.

One of the Amperex tubes has about half the Bugle Boy rubbed away. Its clearly the same, but looks like hell compared to his twin. I shall be careful.

[PolkThug]

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
Be careful, you'll have the anti-cable crowd telling you all tubes sound the same too.

Naw, I would guess that different tubes could cause different distortions. Hopefully, someday, I'll get to try one out.

Regards,
PT

[dorokusai]

Oh goodie, I can't wait for that.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

This sounds like a great preamp from from I've heard. I'm just now starting to put together my 2 ch system, and it looks like I'll throwing this in the mix of options.

Cool...

[PolkThug]

Originally posted by dorokusai
Oh goodie, I can't wait for that.

:D

[Shizelbs]

If ever another Polk gathering is formalized, I would love to bring it. Nice and portable.

[faster100]

Originally posted by dorokusai
No, and <500 shipped.


he charges 50 bucks shipping? where does he ship from?

[pjdami]

Shelby,
Congrats on a very nice system you are putting together. You have definitely been making some very solid choices and will be rewarded accordingly.

My Jolida cd player came with stock Chinese tubes.

Here's a nice list of 6DJ8 tubes to select from. I like the Brimars and the NOS Jan. I also own the Bugle Boys. Really comes down to personal preference ... all great tubes.

http://www.tubedepot.com/69226dj8.html

[dorokusai]

I just used a round figure astro-man, sorry it's not rounded to the penny for you.

[beardog03]

Shizelbs ,

I`m at work right now, but when I get home I will let ya know what I paid for the ones I got , and tell ya what all I have tried...

I have a pair of Amprex that I got along with about 5 or 6 others..

gotta go but I`ll log in later this evening...

[faster100]

Originally posted by dorokusai
I just used a round figure astro-man, sorry it's not rounded to the penny for you.


Holy crap batman :D

Ok i thought you really meant he charged 50 bucks for shipping.... that's a real round number i guess , sheesh...

[dorokusai]

:D

[faster100]

I still want one, :D even if the shipping is 40 -50 bucks... lol

[reeltrouble1]

shipping from Tx. to me in Ga. was around 10.50, considering you are farther south in God's waiting room, might be a bit more, better get it quick before gas is 5.00 bucks a gallon.

RT1

[faster100]

I hear ya man... truthfully i would buy at no matter what the shipping, Under 50 bucks of course.. LOL

I think they charge extra to drive down through this heat hell hole.. its freakin hot here already...

[RuSsMaN]

I've just FINALLY wrapped up a Club Polk special with Gary Dodd. Look for a post in the 2ch forum SOON.

Basically, mention you are a Club Polk member, get an upgrade, and free shipping, at no extra charge.

Stay tuned.

Cheers,
Russ

[reeltrouble1]

Cool Beans their Russman, that is why you are HARDCORE.

Who said that, I did, big daddy RT1:eek:

[Mazeroth]

Dude, Russ! Man, I can't be spending any more money and you come out with this temptation! Damn you! Damn you to hell! :D

[RuSsMaN]

Well, I'll say this, it will be the LAST 2ch preamp you buy, unless you plan on spending $1000 +.

Just like Signal Cable, when I see a value, an OBVIOUS value, I will try my best to hook fellow members up. If I find something that I feel stands out, and is a real sleeper in the 'big' picture (I've have more gear come through here in a month, then most people see in a lifetime - not bragging, its a fact, Jack), I will push to pass it on, VALUE ADDED, to my 'family' here.

The small companies (Dodd, Signal Cable) benefit, and in return so do YOU.

You're welcome, stay tuned.

Cheers,
Russ

[faster100]

Hell yeah!!!!!! :D

[Shizelbs]

Well folks, I won't be posting much for a while. My amp showed up today. The tubes are warming up. Its all hooked up and now I am just selecting what music I want to listen to first.

The signal cables are still a week away tops, but I can get by until then.

I must say, DHL hauled ass getting my amp from Miami to Seattle in 3 days. According to their package tracker, it got from Ohio to my door in 28 hours. I'm not sure thats possible if it stays on the ground. Hell of a lot faster than UPS or Fedex anyways.

See you later losers!

I'm out!

[danger boy]

way cool!

hey don't forget to get some sleep when you can. :p if you can.