$9,800.00

Flagship Trans- Impedance Input Phono Pre-amplifier

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Product Description

DOS LOCOS PERFORMANCE REALIZED

The journey to create the DOS LOCOS is a story of collaboration and discovery, highlighting the process as much as the outcome.

Born from the innovative spirit of the Phono Loco, with its pioneering all-transimpedance approach, the DOS LOCOS stands as a significant advancement in Ron Sutherland’s artistry.

For the first time, he teamed with trusted, passionate experts to add an ear-approved essence to his already proven approach to elegant circuitry.

Sutherland and team patiently experimented with combinations of parts and processes until they happily arrived at the moment where the music left everyone speechless. Only then did the DOS LOCOS arrive.

Everything that made the PHONO LOCO such a landmark piece — its no-compromises approach with no concession or allowance for anything that clutters the signal path — is refined to the point of pure musicality with the dual-mono DOS LOCOS.

Is it twice as crazy good, as the name might suggest? At least!

This phono preamp isn’t about specs and stats. Nor is it about announcing Sutherland’s genius. It’s about a group of likeminded music lovers relentlessly pursuing a sound that, before now, only existed in their imaginations.

There is no explaining the DOS LOCOS — not in the technobabble way normally used to sell audio components. By their own admission, Team Sutherland “moved into” something that goes well beyond technical description.

Their journey didn’t center around a test bench but rather the sweet spot of their listening room. The decision tree throughout the entire project revolved around one simple question: PERFORMANCE REALIZED?

Sutherland’s approach to audio engineering is disciplined and values-driven, focusing on high-quality, reliable components without succumbing to the temptation of adding unnecessary complexity. Our minimalist design ensures a signal path of unparalleled purity, letting nothing stand between you and the music.

The brilliance of this design isn’t in how many parts are added to the signal path but rather how few.

 

But those things have always been hallmarks of Sutherland Engineering. The DOS LOCOS is at a new level. It adds an indescribable mysticism that simply must be heard to understand.

TRANSPARENT POWER

Be warned. Even if you fully grasp how significantly a phono preamp affects the sound of your vinyl playback, you’re not prepared for this.

Integrating the DOS LOCOS into your system isn’t just enhancing your setup; it’s revolutionizing it.

Beta listeners have reported a transformative experience, with the DOS LOCOS revealing fine details and clarity in recordings that were previously obscured, all with effortless power and not a hint of harshness.

CARTRIDGE COMPATABILITY

Use only low output MC, less than 20 Ohms internal resistance. Not MM, nor high output MC.

GAIN

Internally adjustable to HIGH, MED or LOW. Transimpedance gain cannot be expressed in dB. There is plenty of gain for very low output MC cartridges. Even with the lowest output MC, back ground noise vanishes.

STEREO APPLICATION

Use a DOS LOCOs pair for stereo. See owner’s manual for details.

MONO APPLICATION

Use a single DOS LOCOS for optimal performance with your MONO cartridge. See owner’s manual for details

Brand

Sutherland Engineering

Sutherland Engineering has been a trusted name in the high-end audio industry since its founding in 1991. Ron Sutherland first co-founded the legendary Martin-Logan with Gayle Sounders, grounded on his love of physics. The goal was to use science to make art come to life. Missing his independence, he turned his focus to a new company aimed at developing a new range of electronics designed to deliver a truly immersive listening experience.  All their products are handcrafted at their United States headquarters with the utmost care and attention to detail. From their flagship phono stage preamplifiers to their digital-to-analog converters, Sutherland Engineering's products bring out the best in your music collection.  Their range of phono stage preamplifiers includes the iconic Duo PhonoBlock models, revered by audiophiles worldwide. These products feature advanced circuitry and components, including high-quality transformers and capacitors, to deliver a transparent and dynamic sound.  Sutherland Engineering also offers a range of power amplifiers and preamplifiers, including the powerful and versatile Preamp N1 and the compact and efficient KC Vibe MK2. These systems deliver clean, detailed sound with plenty of power to drive even the most demanding speakers. As the nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio, home theater and home electronics, Overture is proud to carry Sutherland Engineering Phono Preamplifiers. Interested in purchasing a component from Sutherland Engineering? You can trade-in any turntable, speaker, or electronic component toward a Sutherland Engineering component by filling out our Trade-In Form.