George Daniel - I bow to you, again

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited February 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Hooked up the Wright WLA12A tonight and well, DANG! With just 1 minute warm up time I am blown away with little guy.

Biggest soundstage I have heard so far in my system, highs are so smooth and airy, bass is just right and detailed.

If only it had a HT bypass and remote. Now what to do between the Wright and the Anthem. With very little listening I have to say it is putting a hurt on the Anthem Pre 2L but lets see after it gets warmed up if I still feel that way.

The volume knob does not require much to really increase the output. More sensitive than any pre I have tried so far.
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,279
    edited February 2010
    That George 'll never steer ya' wrong. He might feel you up with a **** eatin' grin but he's as good as gold when it comes to audio. Hell of a guy man, hell of a guy. Congrat's on the new toy.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2010
    So when are you picking up another pair of Mundorfs? :D
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Thanks Tom. I am dumbfounded about the Wright. I have only read about airyness around instruments and being fast. I now have experienced it.

    So far I have I have listed to vinyl and a CD, amazing sound !

    George, There is no way Benny can make this pre sound better;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited February 2010
    Tube Rules, ok not mine but I agree it. :)

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Face wrote: »
    So when are you picking up another pair of Mundorfs? :D

    Hey, I tried V-caps too.

    I will not be touching this piece of equipment but I have been advised there is an artist that can squeeze more out of it.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    Those Solen's can be replaced easily and cheap.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Everything is nicely warmed up now. Listening to Johnny A Get inside and it is like he is right there sitting in front of me.

    The thing that has me floored is how quiet it is and how the highs are so clean and detailed.

    Thank you George and Dave for the OK to jump on this.

    I have NOS Sylvania 6SN7 GTBs coming.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    Thanks Tom. I am dumbfounded about the Wright. I have only read about airyness around instruments and being fast. I now have experienced it.

    So far I have I have listed to vinyl and a CD, amazing sound !

    George, There is no way Benny can make this pre sound better;)

    he,he,, just wait,,Benny has mojo magic.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    Everything is nicely warmed up now. Listening to Johnny A Get inside and it is like he is right there sitting in front of me.

    The thing that has me floored is how quiet it is and how the highs are so clean and detailed.

    Thank you George and Dave for the OK to jump on this.

    I have NOS Sylvania 6SN7 GTBs coming.

    Do NOT go out and but any tubes,,, I know someone that has a load of strong testing Sylvania 6Sn7's,, same date code,and production run,,blackplates,1954 manufacturemmchrome top,,that may be putting a few up for sale here.;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Do NOT go out and but any tubes,,, I know someone that has a load of strong testing Sylvania 6Sn7's,, same date code,and production run,,blackplates,1954 manufacturemmchrome top,,that may be putting a few up for sale here.;)

    Someone with, how shall I put this, a big organ?
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Do NOT go out and but any tubes,,, I know someone that has a load of strong testing Sylvania 6Sn7's,, same date code,and production run,,blackplates,1954 manufacturemmchrome top,,that may be putting a few up for sale here.;)

    I al;ready bought those that we discussed but if they are better than the ones I bought I am game.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    You are becoming a tube ****.:D
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    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited February 2010
    This is all alien to me. I think you guys are speaking a language I am unfamiliar with, its not Vietnames, Chinese, French, Spanish, and above all English. I have no clue what you are talking about, everyone of you. Thsmith, we need to meet. Soon.

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Tube-elicious:D

    East Plano is pretty safe come on up.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited February 2010
    A few reviewers seem to think you have to be careful in system matching with the Wright....has this been the case for you?
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    he,he,, just wait,,Benny has mojo magic.

    Benny has modded mine. I was floored by it when it came back.....
    george daniel wrote: »
    Do NOT go out and but any tubes,,, I know someone that has a load of strong testing Sylvania 6Sn7's,, same date code,and production run,,blackplates,1954 manufacturemmchrome top,,that may be putting a few up for sale here.;)

    Always nice to pass along a good deal to a polkie
    Big Dawg wrote: »
    Someone with, how shall I put this, a big organ?

    LMAO !!!! Well .... You know. What can I say !!!! :eek::eek:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    starkiller wrote: »
    A few reviewers seem to think you have to be careful in system matching with the Wright....has this been the case for you?

    No it has not
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    starkiller wrote: »
    A few reviewers seem to think you have to be careful in system matching with the Wright....has this been the case for you?

    My AMPs input impedance is 100Kohms which from a review I read said you need at least 40-50Kohms input impedance.

    No issues for me at all except deciding to keep the Anthem Pre 2L that has HT bypass and a remote or the Wright.

    Right now the Wright because of how much it has raised my systems performance.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    If for whatever reason you decide not to keep the Wright,, I would kindly ask that you pm me ,,,please and thanks.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2010
    George is one of the classier guys you'll ever meet. Not that I have actually met him yet. He speaks kind of funny but thats not his fault.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    If for whatever reason you decide not to keep the Wright,, I would kindly ask that you pm me ,,,please and thanks.

    Absolutely George. We agreed on that when last spoke.

    The way I see this playing out is it going to Benny and I will use the Anthem in the mean time and then sell the Anthem once the Wright is back.

    I do need to PM you on something else.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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