Whats on your turntable tonight?

@slaw the ModWright replaced a Pass designed Pearl 2 that I built a year and a half ago. It served me well. Great design. Quiet. I just felt I outgrew it with my recent upgrades to a SOTA Sapphire with Origin Live Illustrious arm. I wasn't really satisfied with the improvements in these upgrades until I got the phono upgraded. 

I purchased the ModWright used from a member here, with Amperex tubes (6922), so it sounded great right out of the box. In addition to an increase in detail, I think my listening experience is benefiting from an increase in gain. I tried a couple of different gain setting with the Pearl 2, but having to open it up and swap resisters every time I wanted to change was, of course, cumbersome. I believe when I had the gain running higher in the Pearl 2, there was an increase in noise levels.  

Anyways, I'm happy with the ModWright and am eagerly spinning through my record collection all over again. 

Cool @pierce911

Sounds great! Several posters here with a SOTA. My K&K Trio uses 6922s, currently running Reflektors. Have so far not felt a need for tube rolling. Happy listening!

Greg, I have to click the photos, half the time.

Neville Marriner conducts Bach - The Art of Fugue. The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Philips 2LP box 1975

Recently purchased a Pickering XSV/4000 on eBay.  Seller advertised as installed on TT of a friend and barley used.  Was able to negotiate price down a bit so took a  chance and purchased.  

Since I am not trained in looking at the stylus for wear, I sent to an eBay re-tipper who was highly recommended on AudioKarma.  I wanted him to take a look and to have him re-tip if needed.  He told me it was in great shape and installed on a new Technics head shell. He attached to his Technics and said it sounded fantastic.

Just received back from him today and am ecstatic with the results.   Very pleased that it worked out so well.    An early present for me!

Nick