ModWright Phono

I have had the SWP 9.0SE Phono Stage in my system for about a month and I am very pleased with what I'm hearing.

What I really like about this phonostage is the way the music propels forward from the images and out into the room. I've heard this particular trait referred to as 'action.' It also has great drive and energy.

What I want ideally, however, is a phonostage with this kind of 'action' and power but one that is slightly warmer and more lush than the SWP 9.0SE.

One thing you should do is swap the stock 5AR4 for a Blackburn Mullard or a metal base Dutch made rectifier, if you haven't already. That will warm it up some. Also, unless you burned it in or it's used, it's nowhere near broken in. Takes at least 250 hours. Don't give up on it just yet.

One thing you should do is swap the stock 5AR4 for a Blackburn Mullard or a metal base Dutch made rectifier, if you haven't already. That will warm it up some. Also, unless you burned it in or it's used, it's nowhere near broken in. Takes at least 250 hours. Don't give up on it just yet.

Thanks for the advice. The component has broken in for over 250 hours. I won't give up on it until I hear something better in my system. I'd like to hear it in comparison with the Io and Steelhead.