I like the the volume goes to eleven. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your pre-amp. Where can you go from there? Where? Nowhere. Exactly. What ModWright does is, if you need that extra push over the cliff, you know what Dan does? He puts it up to eleven. Eleven. Exactly. One louder.
Dan, do you have final pictures yet?
Hi Marco, please feel free to post any/all that you like. A good front and rear shot would be most welcome and give people an idea of what it looks like.
Take care,
Dan
Here's a teaser shot to tide you over until I can work on the others...
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=36027)
Hmmm....uhhh....errrr....it is actually a proprietary design, using our...'HEA'Phone technology....thats it! :roll:
Thanks for pointing that out guys. I can't believe that neither myself, our machinist or any of our techs here had even caught it?!
Thanks,
Dan
Dan,
I notice you haven't labelled the inputs for Left & Right Channel! While I doubt any prospective owner really needs the help, it's still kinda traditional :)
More purty pitchers....
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=36087)
Compared to our 9.0SE that the LS 100 replaces:
We have added the following:
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Separate Home Theater Bypass - HT/BP - operable when unit is powered off.
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This is a very special product and I look forward to people's feedback once we begin shipping next month.
Sincerely,
Dan
The LS 100 is not a balanced design, because this is achieved by our LS 36.5. Based on feedback from dealers and distributors however, we will likely make one set of the Main outs XLR, so that balanced cables can be used between the LS 100 and KWA 100.
Because of the unique input configuration of the KWA 100 (as well as KWA 150), both XLR inputs and RCA inputs are transformer input coupled (Lundahl) and thus RCA G is common to XLR -. As such, by making XLR jacks on the LS 100, even though not fully balanced, balanced cables may be used and the effect will be the same as using RCA's.
Thanks,
Dan
I had a group of AC folks over on Saturday for a little DAC comparison. Most of these guys were familiar with my previous system and they were very impressed with the sound quality that the LS100 provided.
For me, compared to my previous preamp, the LS100 provides improvements in sound staging, especially instrument placement. I also like the smooth vocals and overall clarity of the presentation.
If you are looking for a new preamp I would at least hop on the demo tour and listen to the LS100.
Kudos to the Modwright team!
I am using TS BGRPs in the LS-100 and Treasures in the MWTP./quote]
BGRP's? Does that mean the Round Plates? Wondering what the "BG" means.
I have TS RP's, I take it you are enjoying then in the LS 100?
I am using TS BGRPs in the LS-100 and Treasures in the MWTP.
BGRP's? Does that mean the Round Plates? Wondering what the "BG" means.
I have TS RP's, I take it you are enjoying then in the LS 100?
I had a group of AC folks over on Saturday for a little DAC comparison. Most of these guys were familiar with my previous system and they were very impressed with the sound quality that the LS100 provided.
For me, compared to my previous preamp, the LS100 provides improvements in sound staging, especially instrument placement. I also like the smooth vocals and overall clarity of the presentation.
If you are looking for a new preamp I would at least hop on the demo tour and listen to the LS100.
Kudos to the Modwright team!
I always take care of our customers and Bob is no exception.
Sincerely,
Dan W.
Are the Brimars CV 1988s? I have been using TS BGRPs in my Ls-100 along with the same rectifier and I haven't rolled it out yet.
It is fine to leave the cover off assuming no one goes near the unit while it is on. Dan confirmed this.
Can you describe the noise you were experiencing?
It is my hope to do so! The engineering is done! It is a matter of PCB production and assembly. I am scrambling right now, to get ready for the HK show and am taking a 'first article' of the new KWI 200 Integrated with me.
I am going to send the PCB order off to the board house for the DAC today. Chances are VERY good that the DAC will be at RMAF. The Integrated WILL for sure. Once DAC digital core module design is done, it will be available as upgrade option for LS 100 and KWI 200 and of course rolled out as a standalone tube DAC also.
Thanks!
Dan
Can someone please tell me how many decibels the volume increases with each 'click' of the remote volume button?Nick,
Thank you
Hi, it is 99% complete and I HAVE worked out the issues that I had with USB input. I have a few standing orders to complete first and then it will be in full production.
The upgrade cost is $1150 retail.
It has RCA (SPDIF) and USB (24/192 fully asynchronous) inputs and features a digital input receiver that both buffers data and reclocks all incoming signals. The DAC is the PCM 1794. The entire digital circuit is powered via a separate and dedicated power supply.
It uses the tube stage in the player as the analog stage.
Thanks,
Dan
The LS 100 will only allow for optional DAC OR Phono upgrade.
The KWI 200 Integrated, our SS 200W integrated DOES allow for both DAC and phono and is on of our top sellers right now!
Thanks,
Dan
Hello All,
I know this topic does not get that many posts, but I was hoping to get some idea of what folks with the LS-100 w/phono are doing with their mono LPs. This is the one area where I feel that Dan may have dropped the ball a little, ie. a lack of a mono switch.
Playing mono LPs (stereo cart) with L+R summed has some significant advantages with the most obvious being a reduction in noise due to out-of-phase components picked up by the L and R signals that get summed. Way back (around 10 years ago) I used to use double Y-connector cables to sum L+R and then split the signal to the L and R phono inputs. Then I got a phono pre with a mono switch (ARC PH5). Not sure if the Y-connector method is the best way to go and I was wondering if Dan has thought about this or dealt with this issue with other customers.
BTW, the LS-100 phono section runs rings around the PH5. I'm using a Tele 12AT7 with a RCA 12AU7 and the depth is stunning, its also very quiet. The whole thing has put me in a state of shock for the price. Its a very impressive package all the way through.
I am trying to find out what the output impedance of the LS100 is and I can't find it so far. It may be in this thread, but I am unable to open page three - I get a message that malware has been found on page 3 from gregdooley.com, and Google Chrome blocks it.
Does anybody know the output impedance of this preamp?
(I feel like I asked this question awhile back, but I can't remember it and I forgot to write it down :oops:)
From the manual on the Modwright website, 300 ohms....Thank you - now I see it in the manual .