Never heard the Manley, but can vouch for the Modwright 9.0, I have it to go along with a KWI200. Great gear, feels just right, sounds great. You get cartridge loading controls out front which is nice, sufficient gain too, though my Linn Krystal at 0.2mv could perhaps use a tad more. Jimmy, if you're anywhere near Seattle, you're welcome to stop by for a look/listen. I suspect you are not, since you'd have mentioned MW being close (Amboy WA).
ModWright PH 9.0 vs Manley Chinook MkII
I have been looking at upgrading my phono preamp and so far have narrowed it down to the ModWright PH 9.0 and the Manley Chinook MkII (4 gain settings).
I am curious to hear from people who have used these and how they would compare the two. Personally, I want a phono pre that is flexible. I am currently running a MM cart but plan to "one day" upgrade to a Lo MC. However, things never seem to go as plan so, in the event that changes, I don't want to limit my options based on my phono's capabilities.
(The only reason I excluded Herron from my list)
Secondly, I want the best tube phono preamp around this price point. I am curious if the Manley with the addition of a SUT would out-produce the ModWright (i.e with the ModWright you're paying more for the transformer not because the preamp is better).
As always, I appreciate the advice and experience from the people in here. Cheers!
I am curious to hear from people who have used these and how they would compare the two. Personally, I want a phono pre that is flexible. I am currently running a MM cart but plan to "one day" upgrade to a Lo MC. However, things never seem to go as plan so, in the event that changes, I don't want to limit my options based on my phono's capabilities.
(The only reason I excluded Herron from my list)
Secondly, I want the best tube phono preamp around this price point. I am curious if the Manley with the addition of a SUT would out-produce the ModWright (i.e with the ModWright you're paying more for the transformer not because the preamp is better).
As always, I appreciate the advice and experience from the people in here. Cheers!