WhestTHREE signature phono pre vs. ModWright PH 9.0X

I have not demoed the Whest or the MW but I have done a home demo of the Gold Note PH-10.  I was looking for pretty much the same sound signature you’re seeking.  
 

The GN is a fantastic phono stage, very well built, excellent UI and great detail without brightness.  In the end, it wasn’t quite the sound signature I was looking for and I’m guessing that would apply to you as well.  I would have no hesitation recommending the GN to someone who was seeking that kind of sound signature. 
 

I ended up with a used Aesthetix Rhea Signature and it does have what you’re looking for.  I would highly recommend checking one out.  Excellent service as well by their folks in California.  

OP,

      You asked a simple question about 2 products. in typical Agon fashion all you will get is suggestions to buy whatever the poster owns.... good luck.

I think he was looking for some honest feedback about any of the products he mentioned or that fit the sound signature he outlined in his post.  @winoguy17 why do you go out of your way to stoke division?

I demo’d a Whest THREE about 7-8 years ago. It sounded fantastic. It was dynamic, quiet and very open. My issue at the time was owning a Lyra Delos. The two combined to just have too much high frequency energy. So I sent it back. Later realizing it was the Delos that threw off my system balance. So I sold that cart. Now I regret ever sending thee Whest back. But I do love my Pass Labs Xp-17 as well. Would be curious how those two compare.

@paulietunes 

Thank you…some folks just feel compelled to post. My recommendation was based on OP’s preference for, 

“What I like: wide soundstage, incredible mid-range, detail, some warmth”.  

And Konus delivers on all of the above in spades.