Modwright LS-36.5 vs Hovland HP-100 / HP-200

I'm considering Modwright LS-36.5 or Hovland HP-100 or HP-200 preamp for my system.

Please advice for experiences, comments are welcome.

Thanks.

guma1501-18-2008 12:51am

tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 01-18-2008 at 01:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It'll help to list the rest of your system, and to state your listening preferences and tonality goal.
tabl10s Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,008 posts 01-18-2008 at 07:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hovland is coming out with the HP300.
guma15 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 01-19-2008 at 09:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pre will be used in line with Bedini's Classic 100 monobloks and MG 3.6R. Phono stage in pre is not needed as I have separate one.
ndeslions Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 79 posts 01-20-2008 at 02:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I found the 9.0SE better than the HP100... so the 36.5...
dennis_the_menace Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 467 posts 01-20-2008 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The 9.0SE I had was definitely quieter than the Hovland 100, stronger bass presence, but leaner in the mids and missing some magic in the mid/high end. Hovland high end is so open and transparent yet smooooth and totally non-fatiguing.