I have a Modwright phono stage that was recommended by a dealer who handles very expensive stuff. It is an interesting component - having a natural sound, very big soundstage, and has a fast, dynamic presentation (it has lots of balls). I have not compared it to many, but did do a direct comparison to a 47 labs phonocube. The phonocube is very good as well, but the Modwright gives a bigger, more forward presentation, which works well in my system. It is very important to try to find a NOS Mullard 5AR4 though, as this switch made a huge improvement in tightening things up, faster transients, improved detail. I understand that the unit does take a long time to break in, since he uses teflon caps. My better recorded LP's sound stunning.
CMK, I would be curious to hear your impressions and what you have compared it to. Myself, I am just getting into vinyl so I do not have a lot of experience with many phono stages. I am dying to try it against an Audio Research reference.
CMK, I would be curious to hear your impressions and what you have compared it to. Myself, I am just getting into vinyl so I do not have a lot of experience with many phono stages. I am dying to try it against an Audio Research reference.