Why is the 36.5 on your list if you prefer a built in phono stage?Why not the 9.0SE(see link below).Just curious.Good luck in your search.
http://modwright.com/products/4
http://modwright.com/products/4
Modwright 36.5 v McIntosh C2300 preamp
Looking for a preamp to go with my Modwright 150 amp. Prefer to have built in phono. Considering the Modwright 36.5 preamp (no built in phono) and the McIntosh C2300. Do not have opportunity to directly compare the 2 in my system, so was curious if anyone had any thoughts on these preamps, ideally with the Modwright amp. Thanks for your input.