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Modwright Transporter VS Transporter w/DAC
Current price for the basic Modwright Transporter mod is $2000. The top Platinum Signature Truth mod is $2500.We offer the fully modified new player with our basic mods for $3800 and with Platinum mods for $4200 - shipped.Thanks,Dan WrightModWrigh... 
Al Stiefel of RMAF Has Passed Away
I too just learned of this great loss to the audio community. Al and Marjorie have transformed RMAF into a bright spot on the Audio Show calendar and this is no small feat.I know Al and Marjorie only through my association with RMAF and our exhibi... 
Compare: Modwright LS 36.5 & Audio Research LS26
We chose output transformers to create the balanced outputs (and serve the SE (RCA) outputs also), for the following reasons:1) OPT (Output Transformers) allow us to provide a MUCH lower output impedance (100ohm), over the standard 600ohm output i... 
Belles 350a reference fireworks
Hi guys, this is Dan Wright from ModWright Intruments Inc. It has come to my attention that some people have had trouble with some of our earlier 9.0SE preamps and the Belles AC coupled amp. Our earliest units did allow for elevated DC levels righ... 
effect of tubes in cd players
I would be curious to know which of our products were 'modified' by Empirical Audio? The design of our tube circuits and topologies have evolved over time. I will admit that early ModWright tube mods that relied on a SRPP circuit had some HF limit... 
New Powersupply for Modwright owners
Intro price for a completely new tube rectified supply = $500. Upgrade of older supply that has current chassis (8"Wx10"Dx4"H) is $400. This will increase soon, but the intro prices are as above.I will update our website.Thanks,Dan 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Preamplifier
Hi guys, just tuning into this thread, so I had to read everything and get caught up.First of all, the circuit inverts absolute phase because it is a simpler circuit - i.e. less gain stages impacting the signal. Aside from a cathode follower circu... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE -vs- Aesthetix Calypso?
The use of a toroidal transformer was made for a couple of reasons. First of all, I decided to keep the power supply internal and this meant a need to keep noise and emi fields to a minimum, etc. Size and orientation were thus critical decisions.I... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE -vs- Aesthetix Calypso?
Thank you for the reply. If I might summarize some of your findings for my own sake...just wanted to clarify some things as I lost track of which unit was being referred to in a couple of sentences."The Modwright even with the Tungsols are more so... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
Phono Preamp is on the list for 2006. I have started work on a design that is intended to integrate well with the 9.0SE as well as other linestage/preamp designs.Please do check back with us if you are in the market.Thanks,Dan w. 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE -vs- Aesthetix Calypso?
In response to the question about a balanced preamp, I do plan to offer a higher-end product in the future and it will be a balanced design. It will also be a higher-priced product, likely in the $3500-$4000 range.In response to the comments about... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE -vs- Aesthetix Calypso?
This is Dan Wright of ModWright Instruments. First of all, thank you to those who replied with positive experiences. To the last poster who was not impressed with the unit, I do wonder if it was fully broken in. The unit requires a full 150+ hours... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
Thanks Guys, you have certainly confirmed my instincts. I WILL keep the 9.0SE the way it is and build a future product with the rest of the bells and whistles.I do reserve the right to make subtle circuit changes and improvements to the 9.0SE as t... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
Thanks Tvad, I agree with you RE the constant upgrades and reivisions. I don't want to confuse the marketplace or cause audiophile nervosa either ;).I believe the best thing is to reserve the special and major design upgrades for the next model.I ... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
First of all, thank you all for the support and kind words. I am very pleased with the success of our first product - that is actually built by us from the ground up.I am also pleased to hear that our attention to customer service is acknowledged ...