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2017 The Absolute Editor’s Choice Awards!
We are honored to have two products listed in The Absolute Sound’s Editor’s Choice Awards!
REVIEW: SWL 9.0 Anniversary Edition – Tone Audio
The new SWL 9.0 Anniversary Edition preamp at $2900US is our entry level preamp and punches WAY above its price piont.
New Marantz SA8005 Tube Mods! Page Added to site!
We have added the mod page to our site for the new Marantz SA8005 Truth mods. Finished Photos will be added to the site. https://www.modwright.com/modifications/marantz-sa8005-truth-mod.php
Trsyt Headphone Amp Receives Product of the Year Award!!!
2016 Headphone Amp of the Year: The Modwright Tryst Tube Headphone Amplifier https://www.modwright.com/products/tryst-headphone-amp.php The ModWright Tryst is a collaboration between Dan Wright of ModWright and Damon Coffman from Coffman Labs. The Tryst uses a pair of 6922’s and a quad of 12B4’s to deliver a solid 3 Watts into 18 Ohms from its exceptionally stylish…
Marantz SA8005 TUBE MOD INITIAL FEEDBACK!
New Marantz SA8005 Tube Mods! Our customers say it best! “Got my Modwright Marantz SA8005 today. Initial reaction, YOWZA!!!!!! More to come.” “The tonality of this SA8005 is unbelievable, very natural, live and organic sounding.” I received my MW SA8005 yesterday and wanted to give the unit 24 hours before any initial observations and know…
Marantz SA8005 TUBE MOD UPDATE!
UPDATE: 10.27.31 First production unit complete by mod tech John G. and approved by Dan Wright. Final details of grounding and wire routing complete. Production will now ramp up. Umbilicals and external power supplies are built ahead by my production team already. Twelve units + in the queue right now. Happy customers will be receiving…
SA8005 Mods Updates!
OK, updates! 1) PS 9.0 (Tube rectified and SS regulated) Vs. PS 9.9 (Tube rectified and regulated): The PS 9.0 offers the clearest window to the music and I believe suits the Marantz SA8005 the best! 2) Audio Magice Pulse Gen Zx Option: Installed with switch and tested in and out of circuit. Subtle but worthwhile…
New Mod – Promo Deal – Act Now!!!
The Marantz SA8005 player mods are the hot topic around ModWright! I am VERY excited about the results of our new 5687 based tube circuit for the Marantz SA8005 CD/SACD player with digital inputs and outputs, including USB input for hi-rez and DSD1, DSD2 streaming! Stock player cost = $1200 http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2016-buyers-guide-cdsacd-players-1000-4000/ Tube mod retail price =…
Ambrose A30’s make their mark…
Feedback from some of our first Ambrose A30 SE tube mono block amps: A30 Monoblock in Flamed Maple Thanks Dan – just listened again to the A30 and it is closer to the music than any other amp I know. I am getting goosebumps when listening to an instrument as it is more than just…