Dodd Audio DC Reference Preamplifier

Dodd Audio DC Preamplifier

Product Reviews
Please see the following reviews: 10 Audio.
Please note:
The current production power supply is twice that of the review sample.

This DC powered preamplifier is the first and only self contained model in the world. Over 3 years of development went into this Reference quality Preamplifier.

But what makes DC power better?

No more Dirty AC line voltage to degrade the quality of your musical signal. No line conditioners to worry about, or how much moneys to spend on a custom power cord. Four completely safe gel batteries are neatly housed with over 100 amps available Direct to the plate grid for incredible control and musicality from 10hz to 100khz. The absence of noise and clarity is astounding. Now with your favorite music you will hear nuances in songs you never knew were there. Being able to hear a drumhead reverberate, or the slide off a double bass is a revelation in itself. This preamplifier redefines what to expect at this price point.

Dodd Audio DC Reference Preamplifier
Dodd Audio DC Reference Preamplifier

All units are built and thoroughly test by hand. There are several unique innovations, one is the 2 vacuum tubes being run are a dual triode. In this application you are only using one side of the triode meaning when one tube wears out just switch the tubes L to R and you have new tubes. Also the charging system automatically charges the batteries when the system is off. Everything is neatly associated inside, even the remote is a solid wood of the same wood type as your cabinet. The designer of these fine electronics is Gary Dodd, very well known in the vacuum tube circles and on Audiogon - with over 30 years in the business. Built with only the finest parts quality this is the most technologically advanced preamplifier of it's kind, and built to give years of musical satisfaction.


 Shown in Rosewood Finish


 Shown in Maple Finish


 Showing Internals and Batteries

DC Preamplifier Speciications

  • Continuous Battery operation 20-22 hours
  • Choice of solid Maple, or Rosewood cabinets all hand finished
  • Input Impedance 100K ohms
  • Output Impedance: Less than 200 ohms
  • Gain: 16 dB, Inputs: 4, Outputs: 2
  • Home Theater bypass. Remote volume
  • High quality Cardas RCAs (Vampire copper on the CD input, and 1 output)
  • Vampire Continuous Cast Copper internal wiring
  • Simple circuit design; 1 capacitor in signal path
  • Sonicaps bypassed with Platinum Sonicaps for the output section
  • Uses -2- 6dj8 or 6922 vacuum tubes
  • Volume control: motorized Alps Blue Velvet
  • Battery life expectancy: 3-5 years
  • Sealed Gel Batterys, totally safe and care-free.

Manufacturer
Product: Specifications
Site: Dodd Audio

Pricing
$3,300

At $3300 there is no better preamplifier on the market, even at 3x the moneys that is as natural or revealing to the original source. You will be rediscovering your CD or vinyl collection all over again.

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