ModWright KWA 100

Hello I just came across your inquiry .I am a long time Audiophile and look more for build quality and sound than fancy names.
The Modwright KWA 100 is one outstanding amplifier and with the Available Se model ,this unit is some 150 + per channel and around 250 into a 4 ohms load . The standard model which uses Mosfets has a very nice and open presentation
with plenty of control the Mosfets give it a almost Vacuum tube like presentation while still having excellent imaging and Bass control. The SE model is even better in every respect using 50% more mosfets , and
using All Modwrights metal film oil capacitors
which are Outstanding for under $4k I have found no Co.even at $5k and I listened to Sim Audio ,Bryston Ayre and the new AR at even more moneys, None to be as balanced or musically rewarding, the Pass labs I heard was very close but not quite as good on inner detail but very close IMO. this is an excellent amplifier
that does rock and roll as well as symphony
and the new Stealth black chassis with the backlit blue looks very cool.

Hi,

Since you have $3500 to spare for a power amp upgrade, I suggest you consider other brands. Try to audition Rogue, Adcom, Rotel and other mid end power amps. I've tested ADCOM GFA-5500 vs MODWRIGHT KWA-100 paired with an Audio Research LS-7 tube preamp and IMO the ADCOM sounded more musical. On the contrary when I tested both power amps on a MODWright hybrid preamp, the KWA-100 sounded better with clearer highs, smoother mids, more detail and deeper soundstage. Again, it's all about component matching. Don't be fooled on cosmetics. You gotta listen with your ears and not your eyes.

It has taken Quite awhile to get a response and I do appreciate the input.I see that 6moons is into a review now but not complete yet. I still have not changed my Amp yet mostly because I recently spent a wad on a HT system. Audioman58 you mention that there is a SE model I was not aware of that What makes it different?Thanks for the input

To Mystang the Modwright KWA-100 Se is night and day better I heard the sample while there several weeks ago along with the Superb Modded Sony 5400 player.
The 100 Se is Mosfet based it has 6 per side stock and 2 22k uf capacitors per side and a lot of the Red Wima capacitors .
In the Se model The Capacitance is doubled to 4 per side all bypassed with the excellent Modwright oil caps,also
4 Mosfets per channel extra as well as the Majority of the Wima caps replaced my the Modwrights , also a few of the Teflon caps under the board and high speed rectifiers and resistor upgrades .
It is night and day better and I have heard nothing better in the $5k range it will be $3995.I can tell you this the Adcom is not even in the ballpark ,even the stock one IMO is better balanced than the Adcom especially in parts quality .
It has a nice Vacuum tube like quality while still retaining excellent detail inner detail and control with a huge soundstage.140wpc into 8ohms and over 200 into 4.
p.s these amopps take over 400 hours to runin ,so make sure ths has happened before any type of comparisons.