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Modwright 36.5 v McIntosh C2300 preamp

Looking for a preamp to go with my Modwright 150 amp. Prefer to have built in phono. Considering the Modwright 36.5 preamp (no built in phono) and the McIntosh C2300. Do not have opportunity to directly compare the 2 in my system, so was curious if anyone had any thoughts on these preamps, ideally with the Modwright amp. Thanks for your input.
cavl
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tpreaves
2,515 posts
 
Why is the 36.5 on your list if you prefer a built in phono stage?Why not the 9.0SE(see link below).Just curious.Good luck in your search.

http://modwright.com/products/4
cmalak
681 posts
 
ditto...and i would stick with Modwright to complement your KWA150, , especially if you won't have a chance to audition the C2300 in your system. There is likely to be synergy there that may or may not be presetn with the C2300.
bhume
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I have at one time had both of these in my system. While they are both excellent products I strongly prefer the sound of the Modwright LS 36.5 vs. the McIntosh C2300. Don't get me wrong cosmetically the McIntosh is beautiful and has a strong feature set with a nice built-in phono stage. The McIntosh is a very good sounding piece, but it tends to make everything sound very smooth and similiar. The Modwright on the other hand is very neutral, but better resolves all types of music with a nice dynamic and open presentation. Each product will provide a quality experience, but in my opinion the Modwright is more resolving and does not add its own flavor to the signal.
I have also listened to the LS 36.5 with the Modwright KWA-150 and there is of course a nice synergy between the two.
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