Modwright Preamp Owners.

I'm considering the LS100 with a phono stage to replace a Conrad Johnson LS17 (mk1) due to a newer amp that requires less gain (CJ is ~25db).  I've also looked at the Modwright SWL 9.0 Signature but I really like the looks and features of the LS100 with a tube phono stage and better remote.  Also considering Manley Jumbo Shrimp...my gear is all single ended so I would rather not pay for a preamp that has balanced connections.  Any feedback welcome.

hikimer, i tried a manley shrimp. not the jumbo. i called manley and asked about the upgrade. they said it wasn't worth it if you didn't want remote. i was not impressed with the shrimp. as a matter of fact i had a bat vk3i and it was much better.

Any thoughts comparing SWL 9.0 Anniversary Ed with LS 36.5?
One of Dan’s pre’s will pair with his new Ambrose a30 mono blocks to replace my current ss kit.

The LS 100 seems to fit the perfect price point I'm trying to target, think I'll pull the trigger and if it doesn't meet my expectations, I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to resell used.  The SWL doesn't have the feature set I want and the 36.5 is a bit too pricy (albeit I havent seen one used).

hikmer

Give the LS100 some time to break-in; and I highly recommend swapping in either Sophia Electric or NOS Sylvania 6SN7s.  I also swapped in a NOS Phillips 5AR4, you may or may not feel the need/desire to NOS rectifier.

cantorgale

I think Dan specifically developed the Ambrose One preamp to pair with the Ambrose monoblocks; have you asked him how the rest of the preamp line-up marries up with them?