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Modwright Transporter VS Opera Droplet 5.0 CDP.

I have heard the Droplet 5.0 and like it very much. It is now is available with a coaxial digital input designed to go with a new 24/96 streaming product from the same company called the Digital Box 1.0. With these two products linked you end up with a streaming solution not unlike what the MWT offers.

The main similarities are between them as I see it are - 24/96 streaming, tube based output, true balanced connections, and price.

I am interested in hearing from anyone who has heard both the Droplet 5.0 (with or without a streaming device attached) and also heard the MWT. My only interest is to know which sounds better as both systems are almost identical in what they offer. Thanks for any help.
chillinimrod
tvad
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08-23-09: Paulfolbrecht
Tvad, while Trelja has certainly been vocal about his issues with Consonance, I for one don't ever recall him complaining about "poor performance" of the products.

He wrote specifically about warranty issues, and about Consonance not sufficiently servicing the products sold in the USA.
paulfolbrecht
586 posts
 
Yes, exactly. That has nothing to do with "poor performance". Reliability and performance are not really related.
tvad
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08-23-09: Paulfolbrecht
Yes, exactly. That has nothing to do with "poor performance". Reliability and performance are not really related.
I equate performance with reliability. For example, if my car breaks down, I consider its performance to be lacking. It is not performing reliably.

Maybe we disagree on the definition of performance. In which case, I will revise my statement.

Trelja, to my recollection, has commented in these threads about the reliability of Consonance gear, and about his experience with the companies' insufficient support of repairs in the USA. He has also commented about poor quality control. These were significant factors in his decision to drop the line.

I have sent Trejla an email with a link to this thread. He may wish to correct the record, or to comment further.
chillinimrod OP
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I know someone out there has heard both the MWT and the Droplet. I know you're out there; I can hear you breathing.
jax2
3,031 posts
 
Did you try the Audiocircle Modwright threads? Try posting your question there.

here's a fairly recent thread with limited comparisons of the MWTP to Vinyl.
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