ModWright Transporter Feedback and general information thread......!

ted_b · « **Reply #100 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 01:49 pm »

Very little that is truly "true balanced" topology all the way from in to out. Most, including Modwright, use output transformers to achieve balanced XLR's. It works!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #101 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 02:27 pm »

Somebody catch me up. What is the cost of the mod to the TP? Is there one choice or are there power supply options and Bybee options, etc. now?

I know I missed Dan's February special but now that the ad has been pulled on Agon I can't see what was included.

zybar · « **Reply #102 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 02:31 pm »

Quote from: ted_b on 23 Mar 2009, 01:49 pm

Very little that is truly "true balanced" topology all the way from in to out. Most, including Modwright, use output transformers to achieve balanced XLR's. It works!

Atma-Sphere and BAT are truly balanced (I think).

George

ted_b · « **Reply #103 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 03:06 pm »

Quote from: Big Red Machine on 23 Mar 2009, 02:27 pm

Somebody catch me up. What is the cost of the mod to the TP? Is there one choice or are there power supply options and Bybee options, etc. now?

I know I missed Dan's February special but now that the ad has been pulled on Agon I can't see what was included.

Here's Dan's Audiogon forum response, feb 1:

Current price for the basic Modwright Transporter mod is $2000. The top Platinum Signature Truth mod is $2500.

We offer the fully modified new player with our basic mods for $3800 and with Platinum mods for $4200 - shipped.

Thanks,

Dan Wright
ModWright Instruments Inc.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #104 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 03:17 pm »

What does the Platinum provide?

rydenfan · « **Reply #105 on:** 23 Mar 2009, 03:31 pm »

Quote from: Big Red Machine on 23 Mar 2009, 03:17 pm

What does the Platinum provide?

Upgraded power supply and Bybees. I cannot remember if there is anything else, but it is a significant upgrade and well worth it IMO.

jwes · « **Reply #106 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 03:52 pm »

Is this the place to see what kind of luck people are having with different component supports? I've been using those little Isol-blocks, which are cork in the middle, with rubber on the top and bottom (quite cost effective after the various tubes!). When I use those, there is a nice impact in what feels like inner details. It's not immediately obvious, but actually is nice after listening a couple of minutes. But on the flip side what I do notice immediately is a loss in tightness of bass. And hey - I like my bass tight!

So anyway, I'm curious what others have tried regarding vibration control/support in the TP... Thinking maybe some ebony cones.

Jim

rydenfan · « **Reply #107 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 04:01 pm »

I am a big fan of Symposium isolation products. I have a Svelte Shelf under my pre that I love

It came with 3 of the precision couplers but I do not have the space to use them so I am going to place them under the TP in the next week or so and try them out.
http://www.symposiumusa.com/pcouplers.html

I also have a Shakti Stone placed on top of the TP over the power supply.
http://www.shakti-innovations.com/audiovideo.htm

zybar · « **Reply #108 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 04:07 pm »

Quote from: jwes on 24 Mar 2009, 03:52 pm

Is this the place to see what kind of luck people are having with different component supports? I've been using those little Isol-blocks, which are cork in the middle, with rubber on the top and bottom (quite cost effective after the various tubes!). When I use those, there is a nice impact in what feels like inner details. It's not immediately obvious, but actually is nice after listening a couple of minutes. But on the flip side what I do notice immediately is a loss in tightness of bass. And hey - I like my bass tight! So anyway, I'm curious what others have tried regarding vibration control/support in the TP... Thinking maybe some ebony cones.

Jim

I know that this isn't a cheap solution, but the Sistrum SP-101 platform I am using is killer!!

I have tried other footers, cones, etc...but has worked as well as the Sistrum platforms under the TP. If you can't go all the way up to the SP-101, you can get some of the same attributes be using products "lower' in their lineup. I also had some good success with Boston Audio Tune Block SE's.

George

ted_b · « **Reply #109 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 04:13 pm »

I have my TP on a six rack set of Sistrum SP-101's (called the SP-6), and individual ones under my Revelation speakers. I have their Sp-04's under my Spectron monoblocks. They are unquestionably the best, IMHO!! I have a Shakti stone on my TP's power supply area.

jwes · « **Reply #110 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 04:58 pm »

Great ideas - I had planned, but then forgot to look up the Shakti stones. As for Sistrum, that's a new one to me. Will check it out. I had also considered one of the lesser Silent Running Audio platforms. Did you guys ever try those en route to your Sistrum and Symposium solutions?

Jim

zybar · « **Reply #111 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 05:00 pm »

Quote from: jwes on 24 Mar 2009, 04:58 pm

Great ideas - I had planned, but then forgot to look up the Shakti stones. As for Sistrum, that's a new one to me. Will check it out. I had also considered one of the lesser Silent Running Audio platforms. Did you guys ever try those en route to your Sistrum and Symposium solutions?

Jim

At some point I am going to try and compare the mid-level SRA platforms that I use under my Atma-Sphere MA-1's with the Sistrum SP-01's (second from the top in the Sistrum lineup). I would love to do the comparison with the SP-101 model, but I only own a single one of them.

George

modwright · « **Reply #112 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 05:35 pm »

We have used a product called 'Black Holes' under the Transporter with exceptional success. These are a mechanical absorber, consisting of a mechanically inert ball, sitting in an AL cone that is further mechanically damped. We used these at CES and other shows with great success. If there is interest, I will contact the manufacturer about offering them as dealer to all of ModWright's customers.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Dan w.

rydenfan · « **Reply #113 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 05:40 pm »

Sounds interesting, Dan. Where would I see more about them?

Once things settle down for you, I would love for you to try them against the Symposium Rollerblocks and see what you think.
http://www.symposiumusa.com/rollerblocks.html

jwes · « **Reply #114 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 07:31 pm »

I'd like to learn more about the Black Holes as well. Is there a convenient link? David, it doesn't look like Symposium has a price on the rollerblocks listed. Do you know the list for a set of 3?

Jim

rydenfan · « **Reply #115 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 08:16 pm »

Quote from: jwes on 24 Mar 2009, 07:31 pm

I'd like to learn more about the Black Holes as well. Is there a convenient link? David, it doesn't look like Symposium has a price on the rollerblocks listed. Do you know the list for a set of 3?

Jim

You can get an idea of retail prices here:
http://www.thecableco.com/prodListing.php?man=65

I am quite friendly with a dealer and can help you with a nice discount should you have any interest.

owenmd · « **Reply #116 on:** 24 Mar 2009, 10:21 pm »

Sounds like Dan's isolation feet may be similar to Herbies Iso-cups: http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/compfeet.htm

Having tried a few alternatives points, blocks and ball bearing types over the years, I've stuck recently with the "big tall Tenderfeet".... seem to work well under most gear?

Mark

Bigfish · « **Reply #117 on:** 25 Mar 2009, 12:57 am »

Quote from: modwright on 24 Mar 2009, 05:35 pm

We have used a product called 'Black Holes' under the Transporter with exceptional success. These are a mechanical absorber, consisting of a mechanically inert ball, sitting in an AL cone that is further mechanically damped. We used these at CES and other shows with great success. If there is interest, I will contact the manufacturer about offering them as dealer to all of ModWright's customers.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Dan w.

Dan:

Thank you for your post and yes I am interested!

Ken

Philistine · « **Reply #118 on:** 25 Mar 2009, 03:16 am »

Shakti Stone
Ted, you've had a Shakti Stone for some time now and I see you have one also David.
I understand they absorb stray EMF, do they lower the noise floor, take away the grunge?

ted_b · « **Reply #119 on:** 25 Mar 2009, 03:23 am »

Yes, exactly Phil, they seem to take away the grunge and lower the floor somewhat. The grunge, though, is their main target, at least in my setup. I place it on the left side of the TP, over the power supply.