Modwright Preamp Owners.

I'm considering the LS100 with a phono stage to replace a Conrad Johnson LS17 (mk1) due to a newer amp that requires less gain (CJ is ~25db).  I've also looked at the Modwright SWL 9.0 Signature but I really like the looks and features of the LS100 with a tube phono stage and better remote.  Also considering Manley Jumbo Shrimp...my gear is all single ended so I would rather not pay for a preamp that has balanced connections.  Any feedback welcome.

The LS 100 seems to fit the perfect price point I'm trying to target, think I'll pull the trigger and if it doesn't meet my expectations, I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to resell used.  The SWL doesn't have the feature set I want and the 36.5 is a bit too pricy (albeit I havent seen one used).

I have yet to buy the LS 100 but trying to get a feeling what level of performance it offers. What preamps do people feel it betters?

Thanks for the clarification.  Any other previous or current LS100 owner care to chime in?  For what this devices has to offer, I am surprised there aren't more stand alone reviews.

I have had a full weekend with my newly acquired used LS-100 and am finding it quite nice. It came with Sophia Electric 6SN7s and Mullard GZ34 tubes and I had some extra 12AU7 NOS Mullards around for the phono section. Sound is noticeably more detailed and soundstage improved over my Conrad Johnson LS17. My amplifier (DNA-1) has a lot of gain so I don’t need the higher gain phono tubes. The preamp is more impressive in person that in photos...its big and nicely built. Had to fine tune my DACs output to get the volume correct, one negative on the LS-100 is the volume dial isn’t as precise but that’s nit picking a bit....its lush and dynamic. I’ll be keeping this for a while and selling my current setup soon. Also got positive girlfriend feedback on the upgrade...always a bonus.