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| Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question I had Dan update my PH9.0 to a 9.0XT. In my pro calibrated audio system (modest) and using a Pro-ject Xtension10 turntable with a Soundsmith Paua ES cartridge, I found that without question and in my system that for 6922/e88cc tubes, Valvo and ... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) @riskymilk. Mine is an upgraded 9.0. It cost me $1000 about 15 months ago for the upgrade to the X. I think it’s $1200 now. | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) I own the Modwright 9.0x. I switch between rca out and xlr. There is a definite difference but that difference is subjective as to which one you like more. I prefer the xlr output for its bigger soundstage and a touch more apparent resolution. The... | |
| Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question I have the 9.0x. I’ve tried every current production and NOS tube under the sun, except Telefunken. Here are my favorites in order of preference ( some with Herbies Rx tube rings and some not. You must experiment for your rig. System audio is prof... | |
| Are You Happy With Your Phono Preamp? I’m completely satisfied with my Modwright 9.0X. With the right NOS tubes, it’s sound is in the stratosphere. Favorite tubes used in order of preference 1. Valvo or Philips miniwatt 6922 (PCC88 versions also excellent) 2. Matsushita/Mitsubishi 7... | |
| Modwright PH 9.0X Compared to a Pass Labs XP-15 I had my ph9.0 upgraded to the 9.0x. The 9.0 was excellent, especially with the right nos tube (Valvo or Philips miniwatt) and subjectively equal to my previous Parasound JC 3+ ss phono pre. The 9.0 X took it up quite a bit (bass authority and sou... | |
| Best Phono Stage Modwright 9.0x | |
| Solid State Phono Stages I had a Modwright ph 9.0 and had it upgraded to a 9.0x. I also had the Parasound JC3+ at the same time. The jc3+ and the 9.0 are very comparable in sound but with a slightly different sound signature. Any difference preference was purely subjectiv... | |
| Parasound A23+ or NAD c275bee I have the A23+ and I have no desire to replace it.it just does everything right and sounds correct to my ear. Excellent tonality and impact. I did get tempted by one of those $3k Class D Gan amps but the A23+ sounded much better to my ear and my ... | |
| Move from Parasound A23 to A21/A21+ or Something Else? “+++I had the A23 5 years ago. Nice amp, but...GaN technology brings a number of benefits to the table, high efficiency, cool running, and most importantly, fantastic sound. I have owned the LSA Voyager GaN 350 for over a year, and thrown all k... | |
| What was the most impactful addition to your system? Treating my room acoustics made a big difference for me but for actual components, I’d have to say properly integrating a Seaton Submersive dual 15” driver sub as recommended by my audio calibrator. It’s integrated seamlessly with the main speaker... | |
| Low Level Listening and Distortion My experience with ganFet amps is that they sound boring at any volume level, let alone low volume setting. They just don’t “project” music like class A/AB amps do. I’ve only listened at length to one of these and I owned one and both were disappo... | |
| I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls.... You’d be amazed on how well a good a higher end receiver can sound once “professionally “ calibrated using its built in eq (parametric in my case.) Those built in auto eq systems don’t hold a candle to a manual professional calibration. When done ... | |
| Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs) “LSA Voyager GAN 350 wpc class D is a kick ass amplifier. I have had multiple highly regarded class A amps and tube amps. Not yet heard other GAN class D amps.” Respectfully, I owned the LSA Gan 350 and put it in my professionally calibrated au... | |
| How much difference does a phono preamp really make? “Get the pro-ject tube box ds2...it has an abundance of settings right there on the front panel for both mc and mm...in addition, you can run 2 turntables at a time. It has received numerous positive, some glowing, reviews and it has tubes, 12ax7'... |