I tried the Mullards CV4024 in the Doge--big sound stage, quiet and dynamic, but the treble presentation is a little too hot in my system. The Mullards may work better in another setup or system.
I rolled in two NOS Telefunken 12AT7 in the input-tube position (from front of preamp, second tubes from the left). High frequencies are softer, more airy, and placed further back in the soundstage, resulting in a more realistic presentation of classical music with my present setup.
Tip: To pull the top off of the Doge 8 preamp requires a 2.5 mm hex wrench.
Roger
Last edited by Steady339; 04-10-2016 at 09:36 PM.
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