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Modwright PH 9.0X Compared to a Pass Labs XP-15

I currently own the XP-15 and I have been considering moving to a 
tube phono preamp. The PH 9.0X has piqued my interest. I am 
wondering if anyone has heard these two preamps and can describe
the differences in presentation. I am not asking which is "better", just
wondering what changes I could expect if I put the Modwright in my system.

The Pass is a fine phono preamp, but with a SS integrated, I think a
tube phono would be a good move. I like the fact that the with the PH 9.0X
the controls are accessible from the front. The dip switches on the Pass
are somewhat inconvenient to reach.

The rest of my analog system is: Luxman L505uXII, Technics SL 1200G,
Hana SL, Shure V15 V-MR with Jico SAS, AT33 Mono and Harbeth SHL5 Plus
speakers.

 

 

ericsch
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 

You are better off with the Pass. If you have the itch you would get far more milage

with a new cartridge like a Lyra Delos. Just ask rauliruegas. I think he will tell you pretty much the same thing

dover
2,247 posts
 

If you are considering the Modwright, have a look wt the Zesto Andros - its very musical, bit more free and open sounding than the Modwright. I have heard it hold its own against much more expensive phonos in the same system.

ericsch OP
753 posts
 

I actually purchased a used Zesto Andros PS2.

I am having an issue with excessive noise

with the volume at just 10:00 o'clock.

Am using the stock JJ tubes. I'm going

to connect it to my secondary system

to see if the noise persists.

Could be a cabling issue, bad tube or

defective unit. 

music_is_life's avatar
music_is_life
188 posts
 

Ground loop.

ericsch OP
753 posts
 

Could be. Next week I will have

time to try and figure it out.

 

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