Modwright 9.0SE preamp

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hoosier21
hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
edited January 2007 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Used Modwright SWL 9.0SE Preamplifier, with silver faceplate. This unit comes with a remote, standard power cord, manual and original box.

I have the Phillips ECC JAN 5687WB that came in the unit when I bought it, and a new pair of Raytheon JAN 5687WB that I just bought from www.tubeworld.com.

This unit is the latest version from Modwright and working wonderfully. The unit is in like new condition, no scratches, and works great, I have played with it for a while and it's not for me, me search continues :(

You might be already familiar with this preamp. For more information, please check out the excellent reviews on 6moons, Enjoy The Music, and Positive Feedback Online.

Asking what I paid for it, 1425.00, buyer pays shipping.
Dodd - Battery Preamp
Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
Outlaw ICBM - crossover
Beringher BFD - sub eq

Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

"I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
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    Russ,

    You are a freak. What are you going to try next?
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2006
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    That took a little longer than I thought it would.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited December 2006
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    ND - ???? maybe sell everying and get an Ipod

    BDT - It's not nice to pick on stupid people
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2006
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    hoosier21 wrote:

    BDT - It's not nice to pick on stupid people

    Discerning...not stupid, discerning.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
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    hoosier21 wrote:
    ???? maybe sell everying and get an Ipod

    Get one and hook it up to to this:

    p_sounddock_l_b.jpg

    AUDIO NIRVANA....your quest will be fullfilled.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
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    On a serious note...

    What do you like about it and what is missing in your opinion. It's a bit pricey for my rig, but I might think about it. Feel free to tell me to get lost since I am really just "window shopping". (This actually happend to me in a shop that is no longer in busines...go figure)
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited December 2006
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    Shack - The short answer is I am done with tubes. There is a lot to like about this preamp, it sounds great, has a remote and HT/bypass, for a tube pre those two are hard to find.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
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    Thanks Russ. I am not completely sold into the world of tubes either, but, I was looking at something that might be a step up from the Dodd ELP. I like the remote but the HT bypass is of no concern. Thanks for the time, but it is probably more than I want to spend now. Good luck.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
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    IYO...
    How does it compare to the Cary SLP 2002 ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited December 2006
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    beardog03 wrote:
    IYO...
    How does it compare to the Cary SLP 2002 ?

    I am trying to make a sale, I truely beleive it kills the Cary in everyway, you are a fool not to buy it. But I have never heard the Cary, so I really don't have any idea :D

    Shack, it is just what you need to complete your rig, buy today! :)
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
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    Sorry bro...just trying to justify another purchase..!!

    I agree...it`s just what Shack is needing to obtain his Audio Nervavna :D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited December 2006
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    Beardog, you owe it to the audio community to buy this preamp and compare and report back to us which is the better of the two.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2006
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    hoosier21 wrote:
    I truely beleive it kills the Cary in everyway, you are a fool not to buy it.

    Shack, it is just what you need to complete your rig, buy today! :)
    hoosier21 wrote:
    Beardog, you owe it to the audio community to buy this preamp and compare and report back to us which is the better of the two.

    Russ is getting the salesman thing going....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
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    lemmee think about it !!!

    I am tempted...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,361
    edited December 2006
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    The Modwright pre amps have their following. I like mine very much. I had seen them pop up on Audiogon frequently and asked Dan why. He had polled the sellers and: “I found that in just about every case, it was a matter of spending quite a BIT more money and finding something that they preferred, system change to an integrated or balanced system, or they were looking for a unit that was more 'euphonic' or 'tubey' sounding.” So if you like a neutral, analog sound (not overly warm), with incredible detail, separation and top to bottom coverage, this is your pre.

    Russ, did you ever try 7119’s in it? They are a bit warmer than the 5687’s, which I prefer. Bendix 6900’s, to me, are way too sterile in the pre amp, and they are also very pricey. They are excellent in his SACD players though.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,524
    edited December 2006
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    THAT is a good preamp.... it was down to that one or the Cary 98 I have.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2006
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    Bottom line is Russ needs to find a different hobby, or build his own. There isn't a preamp made, at ANY pricepoint that will make him happy. He's owned damn near the best available.

    Headphones broham?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited December 2006
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    bump
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited January 2007
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    lowered the asking price

    It is on Audiogon now.

    Thanks

    Russ
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited January 2007
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    sold

    Sorry Robert
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2007
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    Glad you were able to move it.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited January 2007
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    shack wrote:
    Glad you were able to move it.

    Thanks

    Jan. is a tuff month to sell
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,276
    edited January 2007
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    Except if your SVS. ;)
    No excuses!
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
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    Bummer for me ...

    good for you...!

    Glad it worked out for ya...
    I wish I could have moved faster , but it was just bad timing

    Thanks again for having my back...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited January 2007
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    Beardog,

    Are you looking to buy a SWL? I have one to sell, I have just been to lazy to put it up...and was hoping the prices would rebound back to when they were selling for $1600-$1700. Its been sitting in the box for a couple of months, and currently is doing its job in my secondary system. I was planning on not selling it until all my other items have sold (none of which have been posted yet...because I am lazy) since they are all sub $500 and when you go over $500 paypal starts charging fees. If you are interested pm me, if not then you will probably see this in another few weeks, after I post my Gallo Dues, and LSi fxs.

    Jared

    P.S. Sorry for hijacking the thread Russ, but yours is sold and I would hate for some newbie to jump on mine if a veteran already shows interest.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,408
    edited January 2007
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    no problem
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited January 2007
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    FWIW, when I've found myself running in circles (and I have, many times) the "blame" was always the speakers. It took me almost 2 years of equipment-switch-aroo to figure out the speakers were the problem. Makes me wonder now, how good some of the stuff I had might have really sounded...

    One mess up I know for sure now, was getting rid of my Pinnacle Classic Gold towers. With hindsight, they were a wonderful speaker. Luckily I found the same character in the Energy.

    Something to chew on....
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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