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| WhestTHREE signature phono pre vs. ModWright PH 9.0X @mmcgill829 It will be system dependent, but with the PH9.0X, which already brings warmth, doesn’t need any cable that adds additional density and will prefer a cable that is neutral and has a very low noise floor. I’ll PM you directly on some spe... | |
| Margules integrated I just sent you a PM. | |
| Experience with Modwright products? I’ve owned a lot from Dan over the years. SWL 9.0 SE preamp (two of them) SWP 9.0 SE phono KWA 150 SE amps (two in mono) LS 36.5 DM preamp PH 9.0X phono Modwright Transporter Modwright CXN V2 Modwright Analog Bridge Modwright Ambrose A1... | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER @ghdprentice Perhaps… but I am in the camp of associating T+A with ultra high end. The SDV 3100 HV is a $38,750 component. While T+A does offer the standalone reference DAC at $36,500, they integrate the power supplies, analog output and volume co... | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER Good call @worldwidewholesales. It might be worth digging into why this is with a little more explanation, and others like @bigkidz may be able to better articulate. Inside a DAC, there is of course an analog conversion and output stage. In most... | |
| DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER I agree that it depends on the implementation. I’ve only come across a few DACs whose volume controls were worthy of being plugged direct into an amp. Some of my favorites here are the T+A SDV 3100 HV (which in all fairness has a true preamp stage... | |
| WhestTHREE signature phono pre vs. ModWright PH 9.0X @mmcgill829 Congrats! Dan makes an incredible phono stage for sure! It will also benefit from an upgraded fuse and aftermarket power cables, and I preferred the unit with Reflektor 6H23 and Amperex PQ 6922 or 7308. | |
| Streamer with variable digital output @dbrewer12345 Someone just posted a Modwright-modded Cambridge CXN V2 on USAudioMart. I have no affiliation with this seller, but this is an incredible streaming/DAC/preamp that can go straight into an amp. With the Modwright mods, it beats other ... | |
| T+A DAC 200 or WEISS 501 @milpai I think you will find the T+A DAC 200 to be superior to both the Wavelight and TT2. From personal experience, the DAC 200 is more organic. The Waveligut and the TT2 are quite different from each other such that the Wavelight is a bit round... | |
| Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge Check out any of the Air Tight cartridges lower than the PC-1 Supreme and you will get incredible warmth with a hint of roundness at the top. This is true for the PC-1s, PC-1 Coda, PC-1, PC-7 and PC-9. More affordable My Sonic Lab cartridges wil... | |
| MULLARD 12au7 longevity Smaller input tubes can last 6,000-10,000 hours. That’s much longer than the larger output tubes that typically last 3,000 hours. | |
| Any point in upgrading stock cables for a LPS? Yes, the quality of the power cable on an LPS can make a notable difference. When I had the EtherRegen switch, it wasn’t until I put an LPS with a very good power cable that it made it worth it. I would try on the LPS of the streamer first as it i... | |
| Cables for Aurender N150 @macg19 Congrats on getting the Reunion. It’s quite a good Ethernet cable for the price. Given its silver plated conductors, ensure about 100-200 hours for it to settle. You should hear an immediate difference off the bat with it, and it will like... | |
| Cables for Aurender N150 @txp1 The Audioquest Carbon USB is a bottleneck of that unit. I used one decades ago when I was just starting out. The DH Labs Mirage USB which @oddiofyl is using is many levels better and amongst one of the best on the market despite its lower pr... | |
| You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent? @vonhelmholtz I won’t go into detail on my thoughts on how to get younger generations involved with 2 channel in the first place -- doing that is a lot of effort if they aren’t already interested! I instead tend to focus on opportunities with thos... |