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Tubes and Rock and Roll, Can they go together?
My BAT VK60 tube amp driven by the Modwright SW9SE with RCA bronze plate 5687 tubes do excellent job for both Jazz, Blue, rock & roll and havey matel ! In fact, the VK60 provides a much tighter bass than my previous biamping setup (Bryston 2BL... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Preamplifier
I agreed with Mijknarf. In fact, The SW9SE is sounded very 3D with very smooth mid range which SS preamps cannot provide. Even my wife(she is not a audiophile) can pick up the difference after I change from SS preamp to SW9SE tube pre (retubed to ... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Preamplifier
Hi,I am currently using the Modwright SW9SE. This preamp is amazingly good. All the good things that most people talked about are true. I thoughtI had a very very good preamp before and is difficult to find something under $2K can come near it, un... 
Best DAC $1000 and under used
I will vote for the Benchmark DAC1. I like it better than a lot of other DAC in the price range based on my experience.. 
Benchmark DAC1. Power cord?
I just ordered a Virtual Dynamics Master PC. I will keep the high performer for the DAC1 and other one for my SWL9SE preamp. 
Difference Virtual Dynamics Nite 2 and Master
I have upgraded from Nite to Master from Master to Revelation digital cable. I cannot resist the dynamics and detail level of each step up. The Master digital represent the best value among the three. What keep me upgrading in the VD family is the... 
Preamp recommendation $300: see desired features
Look for an IRD Purist in the used market. This is one of the best $1000 valued preamp for very low price. 
What PC best for Modwright SWL 9.0SE Preamp?
Hi Rpf, Did you compared the Python Alpha, VD Nite1 and the VH with the SWL9.0SE for this conclusion ?1Markr,What is the sonic character of the P!!! in general with the SWL9SE ?Thanks all ! 
Benchmark DAC1. Power cord?
Well, I just replaced my PC from Virtual Dynamics Audition to a Shunyata Python VX into my DAC1 10 minutes ago (Both Python VX and DAC1 has > 100hrs break in time). I had to pick up my draw back from the floor. The image is so vivid and every p... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
Hi,I am wondering if all the SWL9.0SE owner keeping this preamp turned on all the time ? or only turn on before listening. What is the warm up time for maximum musicality ? Also, I am currently using the IRD Purist SS preamp and wondering if there...