FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier SOLD!!!

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[Note:  as many of you know I am a HUGE Modwright fan...for good reason...Dan's stuff is incredible.  All of Dan's preamps and amps are giant killers; tremendous bargains for those of us looking to get into true audio state-of-the-art for real value investment.  I've done this with his SWL preamp, his modded players and (most recently) my current reference monoblock amplifiers are his incredible KWA-150 monoblocks.  In fact, I am going to further that investment by having them upgraded to his new SE "signature" series asap.  Why is such a Modwright schill selling this tremendous preamp?  I am, first and foremost, a card carrying member of the audiophile kingdom and I change gear every so often.  :)  Also, as I stated earlier, buying Modwright gear introduces you to the finer things in life...and all I'm doing now is going slightly further....for LOTS more money.  My next preamp is the Concert Fidelity CF-080 that retails for TWICE what this one did (or about 4X my selling price).  :o  There is no 'moving forward" without some pain, and in order to beat the sound of the wonderful MW 36.5 means wayyyyyyy more money.]

This is the vaunted Dan Wright top-of-the-line dual mono two-box tubed preamplifier (msrp $10,000), now the reference tubed preamp for reviewer’s such as Srajan Ebaen (6Moons).  I am pricing this to move fairly quickly.

I am the original owner. This sale includes addtl tube compliments (see below, valued at over $300) and Dan’s best power umbilical between LS and PS. The preamp and power supply will be shipped in their original boxes, with original manuals, and remote.

Buyer pays shipping from zipcode 44145. I recommend FedEx home or UPS ground.

* Tube compliment: (2) 6H30 signal tubes (also included are the incredible 6H30DR Russian super tubes)
* Tube rectified power supply (I’m including two pairs of 5U4G’s and GT’s, as well as a pair of 5AR4's )
* Gain: ~12db
* Input impedance: 50 Kohm
* Output Impedance: 110 ohm
* Frequency Response 20Hz - 100Khz +/-1dB
* Noise Level: -125dB
* Choke loaded power supply
* Full complement of MWI Custom capacitors - designed by ModWright to provide no sonic compromises. Pure Teflon film/foil and oil-impregnated poly caps in power supply and signal path* External tube rectified power supply
* Discrete Constant Current Sourced B+ regulators
* DC heaters
* Gain Stage: Pure Class A, cathode bias "Mu" gain/buffer stage w/ zero feedback
* Power Sequence: Mute delay turn on with soft start for improved tube life
* Volume Control: Remote control Alps motorized volume control
* Dimensions: 17.5"W x 12.5"D x 4.75"H
* Weight: 34 lbs pre & approximately 35 pounds for the power supply.

Testimonials:

"The SWL 9.0 modeled itself closely on high-resolution transistor sound, i.e. neutral down the middle. The LS-36.5 stays the course but digs deep into the space drawer of dimensionality and layering where tubes hold the aces. It's really amazing how far Dan Wright has come in a short time as a manufacturer. At its price, the LS-36.5 is a very strong statement to make both its designer and future owners proud….the LS/PS 36.5's low gain and very gradual volume taper coupled to its exceptional noise behavior is simply perfect…….If you view audio important enough to warrant long-term investments into personal gratification and listening indulgence, the LS/PS 36.5 combo is a guaranteed high-yield stock. Dan Wright's math continues working because the sonic performance advance of going offboard with the power supply and more than doubling it to provide each channel with what both had together before; plus more... there's a still solid return on investment you won't strain to hear and appreciate. ModWright now means more than high value. With this duo, it means statement effort for all but the financially completely liberated."
- Srajan Ebaen, sixmoons review site (this preamp is Srajan’s reference tubed preamp currently)

"Insofar as system matching goes, the ModWright 36.5bwould be a terrific choice for 99% of digital & solid-state systems that are in need of musicality to facilitate long term listening satisfaction. And surprisingly, the Modwright 36.5 also told me about faults that I never knew existed in gear that is much more expensive than it is; that, my dear reader, is what this reviewer calls "wildly exceeding expectations". Musically satisfying in all the ways that serve the music, the ModWright 36.5 is a dandy of a preamp."
- Ryan Coleman, Dagogo(dot)com

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orientalexpress

Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5200
« Reply #1 on: 7 Feb 2011, 02:54 pm »
wow,i must resist,i must resist,i must resist :duh:,great pre amp.i love my swl 9.0 se.this is the only pre amp i consider my up grade to.good luck ,someone going to be real happy with all that extra tubes.:)



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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5200
« Reply #2 on: 7 Feb 2011, 04:57 pm »
Don't resist :icon_twisted:Don't resist :roll:Don't resist :evil:Go for it.  I just got one. Those extra DR tubes are not cheap either

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5200
« Reply #3 on: 7 Feb 2011, 06:33 pm »
Ted-

There's a Concert Fidelity CF-080 for sale by a dealer on agon:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1300456988&/Concert-Fidelity-CF-080-LS-hyb

Maybe he'll take your Modwright 36.5 DM on trade.

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5200
« Reply #4 on: 7 Feb 2011, 06:40 pm »
Ted-

There's a Concert Fidelity CF-080 for sale by a dealer on agon:

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1300456988&/Concert-Fidelity-CF-080-LS-hyb

Maybe he'll take your Modwright 36.5 DM on trade.

Thanks for that..but.  I'm very aware of the Audiogon one; it doesn't have the latest boards, etc.  My dealer is taking care of me nicely on the CF.  :)   Thx

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5200
« Reply #5 on: 25 Feb 2011, 09:53 pm »
I've modified the sale price to $5k and included some good tubes.

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5000
« Reply #6 on: 26 Feb 2011, 01:29 pm »
Great piece of gear and an even better seller!

Somebody will be getting a very nice preamp.

George

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5000
« Reply #7 on: 26 Feb 2011, 03:30 pm »
Great piece of gear and an even better seller!

Somebody will be getting a very nice preamp.

George

I concur.  I bought mine a couple of months back.  Really nice.  It's on my list to try a pair of those 6H30DR tubes.  I looked briefly at one site when I first got the unit and I thought I remember seeing they were $200 each.

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $5000
« Reply #8 on: 5 Mar 2011, 03:47 am »
Sale price modified, and added 5AR4's.

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #9 on: 5 Mar 2011, 06:03 am »
Sigh, if only I didn't just recover from an audio spending spree. :cry:

Fantastic price on this unit. Any impressions on how it compares to the W4S STP-SE? Or have you even directly compared them in your main rig? That's what I currently have, just curious.

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #10 on: 14 Mar 2011, 04:44 pm »
Ridiculously stupid idea...but I will do $4k (not incl shipping) to any AC member.   :thumb:

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #11 on: 14 Mar 2011, 05:19 pm »
Ridiculously stupid idea...but I will do $4k (not incl shipping) to any AC member.   :thumb:
What a steal! If I didn't already have the Atma-Sphere this would be too hard to resist. Shouldn't be long now on this one ...

orientalexpress

Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #12 on: 14 Mar 2011, 05:37 pm »
WOW, :o




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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #13 on: 14 Mar 2011, 05:38 pm »
Somebody should jump on this opportunity quickly.  This pre is a super buy at $4K.  :duh:

Buy now before Ted comes to his senses.

DM

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #14 on: 14 Mar 2011, 07:45 pm »
Sale pending. 

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #15 on: 20 Mar 2011, 02:22 am »
Is this still available or did it sell?  If it's still around I'm going to recommend it to someone...

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #16 on: 20 Mar 2011, 03:41 am »
Is this still available or did it sell?  If it's still around I'm going to recommend it to someone...

Jason,
It is still available.  The buyer is waffling and may have the funds next week, but understands I can sell in the meantime.  Thanks!

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier $4500
« Reply #17 on: 20 Mar 2011, 02:31 pm »
Jason,
It is still available.  The buyer is waffling and may have the funds next week, but understands I can sell in the meantime.  Thanks!

Thanks.  I have sent the link to someone...

Good Luck!

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Re: FS: Modwright 36.5 DM two-box dual mono preamplifier SOLD!!!
« Reply #18 on: 26 Mar 2011, 01:26 pm »
SOLD!  Thanks to all for you support.