@gareents hey I’m running the XA30.8 with the Sabrinas as well!
Different preamp though as I use XP-12.
I get full and natural mids with the Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper XLR interconnects. I would recommend going all balanced cables between your sources and pre as well as pre and amp. If you have an opportunity to try the AZ Absolute Copper you’ll most likely nail it with the ARC preamp.
ARC REF 3 vs Modwright 36.5 DM
I have both of these fine preamps. In my system, the ARC REF 3 is very detailed and revealing, whereas the Modwright 36.5 DM (separate power supply) has a better mid-range and a "bigger" sound. I go back and forth on which preamp I prefer and realize that a preamp that had both of these characteristics would be perfect. Any recommendations on what preamp this might be?
My system: amplifiers are Pass 30.8 or Modwright KWA 150 Signature to Wilson Sabrina speakers. Analog front end is Thorens TD 124 or Garrard 401turntables (both highly modified) and Pass XP 17 phono preamp. Digital front end is Auralic Aries server to MHDT Pagoda Balanced DAC.
Thanks!