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    ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Thanks to Dan and Kristin at ModWright, I have a KWI-200 integrated amp with both DAC and phono modules installed to demo and listen to for a few days in my system. I will also be setting it up for my dad to listen to in his system (he currently has McIntosh MC402/C46/MVP-881BR and a Clearaudio Performance TT with PMC OB1i speakers). I will be sure to post my impressions, both as an integrated and as the amp section used with the LS100 tube preamplifier.
    McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
    ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
    ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
    Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
    Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
    Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
    Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
    Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
    JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
    ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
    WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Congrats! I hear lots of good things about the entire Modwright line. It will be interesting how it fares against the Mc gear. I'm guessing they will be two different sounds.
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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Very nice! I have read nothing but great things about Dan's integrated and almost picked one up.
    Sean

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Awesome Jeff!

    I can't wait for your thoughts.
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    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    Very nice! I have read nothing but great things about Dan's integrated and almost picked one up.
    +1

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Jeff, any initial thoughts?
    Sean

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    Jeff, any initial thoughts?
    Hi Sean - it's still settling in, however immediately there are definitely some noticeable differences from my current system. The KWI-200 is very well balanced, perhaps a tick to the slightly warm side of things. Excellent dynamics and frequency extension. Very solid image placement across the soundstage, with a nice foundation in the bass. Definitely more solid state sounding vs. the LS100, as you would expect. The DAC module is fantastic, albeit more bright than my MW Oppo 105. Still haven't tested out the phono module yet. It's a brand new unit and I've noticed the sound go from darker to brighter over the course of the day. More break in and listening to come tomorrow!

    I will say that in many ways it's the best sound I've heard from my system and speakers. If I were starting over from scratch, there is no doubt that the KWI-200 would deserve serious consideration to be at the heart of my system as it is an incredible value, especially as a one box solution with the optional modules. Simple, easy to use, and sounds terrific!
    McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
    ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
    ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
    Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
    Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
    Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
    Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
    Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
    JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
    ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
    WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Glad to hear it, Jeff! Dan's gear has always intrigued me and I like his approach. I look forward to more of your thoughts as the unit breaks in. I wonder if the DAC will lose a bit of that edge as time goes by. I think his Elyse tube DAC is due out in early 2014, so he seems to be firing on all cylinders.

    Quote Originally Posted by JJinID View Post
    Hi Sean - it's still settling in, however immediately there are definitely some noticeable differences from my current system. The KWI-200 is very well balanced, perhaps a tick to the slightly warm side of things. Excellent dynamics and frequency extension. Very solid image placement across the soundstage, with a nice foundation in the bass. Definitely more solid state sounding vs. the LS100, as you would expect. The DAC module is fantastic, albeit more bright than my MW Oppo 105. Still haven't tested out the phono module yet. It's a brand new unit and I've noticed the sound go from darker to brighter over the course of the day. More break in and listening to come tomorrow!

    I will say that in many ways it's the best sound I've heard from my system and speakers. If I were starting over from scratch, there is no doubt that the KWI-200 would deserve serious consideration to be at the heart of my system as it is an incredible value, especially as a one box solution with the optional modules. Simple, easy to use, and sounds terrific!
    Sean

    Lumin T2
    Gryphon Diablo 333
    Magico A3 w/ A-Pods
    AudioQuest Hurricane HC
    Shunyata PS8 & Defender & Cabling
    HRS E1

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    I'm happy to report that the KWI-200 is settling in very nicely. The sound from the analog inputs has opened up considerably, while the DAC module has smoothed out a lot! I'll write up more later on my comparison with my existing system, but for now it's time to pack it up and get it over to my dad's.

    As an aside, and just for grins, I decided to plug in my MW solid state modified Oppo BDP-83 to see how it sounded with the KWI-200 via 2-channel analog ins. I have to say that I was blown away on how good it sounds! I've been so busy listening to my tube modified 105 that I'd forgotten how good my older 83 is. Not quite as detailed or as big of a soundstage as the 105, but darn it if it isn't really close - and just about a perfect pairing with the KWI-200! In fact, it is hard to pick a winner between it and the internal DAC module - it's that close! The internal DAC is perhaps a bit more linear and extended, but the 83 beats it in the midrange and tonality. I could be very happy with a good pair of speakers, the KWI-200, my SB Touch, and the MW 83 that I have. More to come...
    McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
    ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
    ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
    Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
    Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
    Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
    Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
    Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
    JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
    ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
    WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables

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    Re: ModWright KWI-200 in the house!

    Great news Jeff. Thanks for the update. Dan makes great gear.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

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