I had the Rogue RP-7 followed by the Modwright LS 36.5 in my system. Both are amazing preamps. Well built, sound similar and had similar features. I see that the RP-7 is a V2 and the LS36.5 is discontinued. The current Modwright offering that meets your criteria is the LS300 as it is true balanced design. The LS100 has XLR input but is single ended.
Modwright LS-100, Rogue RP-7, Aesthetix Calypso
I currently own a Rogue RP-1 and am looking to upgrade. Budget is ~2,500 (used). I have shortlisted the following 4 preamps:
- Rogue RP-7 (V1)
- Aestetix Calypso (Standard)
- Modwright LS-100
- Modwright SWL 9.0 AE
In order of preference: smoothness, dynamics, moderate to light warmth, detail, soundstage.
It is being paired with a Classe CA-2200 amp, Laiv uDAC+uDDC, and a pair of Audio Concepts Jaguar 2000s.
I like how the RP-1 has the dynamics and detail of a SS but also adds some tube warmth and smoothness.
Would love to hear your experience with any of these 4 preamps individually, how they compare, or how you would characterize their sound.
Thanks!
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+1 rrboogie as to the Modwright not being fully balanced an oversight on my part. Also to the op rrboogie has been able to convey an opinion from actual experience. In the various tube gear I’ve had , some with tube rectification allow more than one value of rectifier tube. My experience is that rolling various rectifier tubes has allowed me to tailor my sound and also overthink things. Cheers , Mike B. |
I had Fisher 80AZ Mono Amps for many years, never changed the 5V4G rectifiers, they always tested good. I had no idea different rectifier tube would alter the sound, until My friend had Kara build him a Preamp http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/Products%20Page.htm And she sent both new and some spare used tubes, including a spare Rectifier. We were quite surprised at the difference it made, one sounded far better than the other.
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