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Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
JRiggy273I am VERY happy with my Wells. Although the amp has gotten good reviews it still flies under the radar. I prefer it to Pass as it has character. If you are looking for bold this is the amp. I find many higher end amps to be uninvolving. T... 
Cartridge upgrade
Cadenza bronze appears to be quite popular will need to read up on it 
Cartridge upgrade
wow those are some rare carts! Seem like they are difficult to acquire so maybe something more mainstream ha ha 
Cartridge upgrade
oh, OK so I am using a Modwright LS100 with a phono stage. It supports both MC and MM. It has plaenty of gain and is a good preamp. Im sure i can spend lots more to get better. I was thinking Clearaudio or Soundsmith? I think the Lyra cartridges a... 
Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
I ended up with a Wells Inamorata. Its impressive, very bold (dynamic). 
Modwright or Wells
ok so I purchased a Wells. I'll post results after getting it. 
Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
the KWA 150 is a bipolar design the kwa 100 is mosfet, totally different topology 
Modwright or Wells
lol, I left my speakers out purposely because they are of my own design. I am using the GR Research 2/12 H frame with my own DIY on top. 6 inch/1 inch satori open baffle 
Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
OK so other suggestions have come in. One that is intriguing is the Wells Inamorata. How does that compare to a KWA 150SE? 
Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
Ok so I got a recommendation for a bel canto 600m. That's class D. Is it any better than my KWA 100? 
Upgrade from my Modwright KWA 100SE
I checked AA out no US dealers. 
Kimber "house sound"
my system is comprised of the following:VPI Classic 2 w/Benz Micro Med output cartridgeLumin D1 streamer, Burson Conductor DACModwright LS100, KWA 100SE, GR Research  H Frame OB woofers. my own OB speakers (Satori MW16P and TW29R) 
Kimber "house sound"
I am referring to speaker cables 
Harbeth Question
bdp24, as a DIYer, I like to have a commercially available speaker that I can use as a performance benchmark. When I built my first pair, I bought a pair of B&W lower end model but decent. I was able to best them quite easily. Now that i am a ... 
Harbeth Question
room is 14 x 19 x 7ft ceiling (bsmt). Chayro, I agree with your comment, however I already have the subs and I love them. I also build DIY OB speakers and and struggling right now so I was thinking of getting a pair of commercially available speak...