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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Have any of you guys tried the headphone output of the Oppo? I know Dan does not alter the headphone out in any way. In my unit with higher impedance headphones (AKG K-601; 120 ohms), I hear a definite low level hiss. Also, as the player initializes for CD/ SACD playback I can hear low level crackling through the headphones. The hiss is constant and does not change with volume. With lower impedance headphones (Audio Technica ATH-AD900x) the hiss and crackling are unbearable. Many have alluded to the headphone outs of the Oppo being marginal at best, but I'm not sure if there is a problem with my headphone out. I guess my Oppo warranty is voided since I've had the unit modded. That being said, the sound via speakers is awesome!

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by ajayrav View Post
    Have any of you guys tried the headphone output of the Oppo? I know Dan does not alter the headphone out in any way. In my unit with higher impedance headphones (AKG K-601; 120 ohms), I hear a definite low level hiss. Also, as the player initializes for CD/ SACD playback I can hear low level crackling through the headphones. The hiss is constant and does not change with volume. With lower impedance headphones (Audio Technica ATH-AD900x) the hiss and crackling are unbearable. Many have alluded to the headphone outs of the Oppo being marginal at best, but I'm not sure if there is a problem with my headphone out. I guess my Oppo warranty is voided since I've had the unit modded. That being said, the sound via speakers is awesome!
    I have not tried the headphone out on mine - I have used the LS100 headphone out which sounds fantastic! I will check on mine when I get home from work tonight and let you know.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by JJinID View Post
    I have not tried the headphone out on mine - I have used the LS100 headphone out which sounds fantastic! I will check on mine when I get home from work tonight and let you know.
    Great. Looking forward to it....

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by ajayrav View Post
    Great. Looking forward to it....
    OK, I plugged in my AKG K550s as soon as I got home - dead silent via the Oppo 105 headphone out. It's actually more quiet than the LS100 is, although the LS100 headphone out definitely does sound better!

    I'm betting that the headphone out might have had an issue prior to the mod being done. You might contact ModWright and see if they have any suggestions or recommendations, and if they are willing to take a look at it for you if it is worth you shipping it to them.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Thanks for that, JJinID. There clearly is an issue with my headphone out, likely some sort of electrical interference. I guess I'll have to chat with Dan and see how to proceed. I really don't want to send the unit back...I've only just gotten it! Oppo is local to me in the Bay Area, but they probably wouldn't look at it... Will keep you posted...

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Hi guys I am new here .
    just got question for JJinID
    I have oppo95 with tube modification and I listen through my hard disc drive.
    The esata connection sounds better than USB connection.My question is oppo 105 doesn't have esata connection so it misses out ,so that means for digital music oppo 95 mod should be better than oppo105 mod
    I think!Need your impression.I asked this question to Dan but he said he doesn't have much comparison with esata and USB connection .
    i have done comparison on my modified oppo 95 and esata is better.please advise what would be the best way to play my downloaded (video-you tube ) and high res files in oppo 105 as I am thinking of replacing 95 with oppo 105.
    thanks.

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Welcome to the forum Jamshed!
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamshed View Post
    Hi guys I am new here .
    just got question for JJinID
    I have oppo95 with tube modification and I listen through my hard disc drive.
    The esata connection sounds better than USB connection.My question is oppo 105 doesn't have esata connection so it misses out ,so that means for digital music oppo 95 mod should be better than oppo105 mod
    I think!Need your impression.I asked this question to Dan but he said he doesn't have much comparison with esata and USB connection .
    i have done comparison on my modified oppo 95 and esata is better.please advise what would be the best way to play my downloaded (video-you tube ) and high res files in oppo 105 as I am thinking of replacing 95 with oppo 105.
    thanks.
    My two cents (and I own both the 95 and 105) - either get both or stick with the 95. Is there a reason for the switch?
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Thanks
    the reason for changing from oppo 95 to oppo 105 is just to improve upon sound .Bit dry and not as much contolled Punch in mid bass.!!!I haven't tried many sources out there and my oppo 95 very very very practical as I get to hear all digital music and my videos which I download from YouTube.
    i don't know if I can improve upon the sound
    may be
    1-changing the source(keeping the practicality and price point of modified oppo95 in mind)
    2-Changing my Pre which is Anthem AvR Mrx 700(tried bryston sp26---no luck,not clear,too much bass and boomy
    3-tried connecting oppo95 directly to power amp bryston14bsst2(very very clean sound very well controlled but no dimension ,flat ,sound stage got small .
    4.thinking of try Pre ARC 27!
    5.Today a acoustic professional is coming to asses my room.
    6.thinking of changing bryston 14sst2 to pass lab 305.5!
    i can only make one move at this point of time because of my financial condition can't afford to loose too much money experimenting.
    thanks guys .

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamshed View Post
    Thanks
    the reason for changing from oppo 95 to oppo 105 is just to improve upon sound .Bit dry and not as much contolled Punch in mid bass.!!!I haven't tried many sources out there and my oppo 95 very very very practical as I get to hear all digital music and my videos which I download from YouTube.
    i don't know if I can improve upon the sound
    may be
    1-changing the source(keeping the practicality and price point of modified oppo95 in mind)
    2-Changing my Pre which is Anthem AvR Mrx 700(tried bryston sp26---no luck,not clear,too much bass and boomy
    3-tried connecting oppo95 directly to power amp bryston14bsst2(very very clean sound very well controlled but no dimension ,flat ,sound stage got small .
    4.thinking of try Pre ARC 27!
    5.Today a acoustic professional is coming to asses my room.
    6.thinking of changing bryston 14sst2 to pass lab 305.5!
    i can only make one move at this point of time because of my financial condition can't afford to loose too much money experimenting.
    thanks guys .
    It's not your source or amps IMO. Your preamp will only have some impact on "punch" and mid bass.

    What speakers do you have? That's my guess for lacking punch and mid bass.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamshed View Post
    Hi guys I am new here .
    just got question for JJinID
    I have oppo95 with tube modification and I listen through my hard disc drive.
    The esata connection sounds better than USB connection.My question is oppo 105 doesn't have esata connection so it misses out ,so that means for digital music oppo 95 mod should be better than oppo105 mod
    I think!Need your impression.I asked this question to Dan but he said he doesn't have much comparison with esata and USB connection .
    i have done comparison on my modified oppo 95 and esata is better.please advise what would be the best way to play my downloaded (video-you tube ) and high res files in oppo 105 as I am thinking of replacing 95 with oppo 105.
    thanks.
    Welcome Jamshed and thanks for the question...

    I would recommend keeping your MW Oppo 95 if you are happy with it! I do agree that the eSATA does sound slightly better than USB. What I would suggest for you is to look at upgrading your power supply from the PS 9.0 to the PS 9.9 via the ModWright factory. That will run you $500 to upgrade the power supply, and should get you very, very close to the sound of the MW 105.

    I upgraded to the MW 105 because I wanted the digital inputs. The upgrade in sound is noticeable between the two components, which I wrote about earlier in this thread, but the differences are minimized when running the PS 9.9 with the MW 95. The MW 95 is a bit darker and smoother while the 105 is a bit more open and resolved.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jamshed View Post
    Thanks
    the reason for changing from oppo 95 to oppo 105 is just to improve upon sound .Bit dry and not as much contolled Punch in mid bass.!!!I haven't tried many sources out there and my oppo 95 very very very practical as I get to hear all digital music and my videos which I download from YouTube.
    i don't know if I can improve upon the sound
    may be
    1-changing the source(keeping the practicality and price point of modified oppo95 in mind)
    2-Changing my Pre which is Anthem AvR Mrx 700(tried bryston sp26---no luck,not clear,too much bass and boomy
    3-tried connecting oppo95 directly to power amp bryston14bsst2(very very clean sound very well controlled but no dimension ,flat ,sound stage got small .
    4.thinking of try Pre ARC 27!
    5.Today a acoustic professional is coming to asses my room.
    6.thinking of changing bryston 14sst2 to pass lab 305.5!
    i can only make one move at this point of time because of my financial condition can't afford to loose too much money experimenting.
    thanks guys .
    What tubes are you running with your MW 95? Changing out the stock tubes if you haven't already makes a very nice improvement! Another thought for you would be to upgrade your preamp to a ModWright LS100. I can personally attest that it works very well with and positively adds to the sound of the MW 95 and MW 105 players!
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Thanks JJinID
    that helps.
    i have upgraded Sophia tubes.
    I like open and resolved sound .
    if it was not the esata issue I would have gone for oppo105.
    with regards to ModWright Pre ,heard lot of good about it but my preference would be to try something in my system first .
    So now I am going to look around for dealer in Melbourne to assist with that .
    unforunarely its not a very prevailing culture in scene of high end in Melbourne .
    thanks.

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    I have a MW 95. What are my tube options for 9.0 ? Thanks.

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Hi Subdusted,

    Welcome to the forum. I hope Jeff sees your question and answers.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Thanks. And one more question.. NOS Mullard tubes for the 95...what type of tubes are these exactly as there are millions of them. Thanks.

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    Hi Subdusted - welcome!

    If I understand your question, the NOS Mullard tube type are 5AR4/GZ34 varieties. I am not a tube expert at all, so I asked Dan Wright to assist me with finding the correct upgraded tube for the PS 9.0. The other rectifier tube that I have heard good things about is the one from Create Audio (look earlier in this thread) and I will be comparing that one in my system in the near future.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by JJinID View Post
    Hi Subdusted - welcome!

    If I understand your question, the NOS Mullard tube type are 5AR4/GZ34 varieties. I am not a tube expert at all, so I asked Dan Wright to assist me with finding the correct upgraded tube for the PS 9.0.
    so..that's for the external power supply? How about the tubes on the 95 itself? OK...I think I'll follow your advice and ask Dan...
    Thanks.

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    If you go to Dan Wright's own website (blog), you'll find out that indeed the PS 9.0 (and 9.1) is the separate Power Supply.
    And you can ask Dan directly any question you have regarding tubes and which ones sounds the warmest and most pleasurable to most audiophile customers.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Quote Originally Posted by Subdusted View Post
    so..that's for the external power supply? How about the tubes on the 95 itself? OK...I think I'll follow your advice and ask Dan...
    Thanks.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Calling Modwright OPPO owners. Are you happy with your player? What have you used before?

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Hi Tom, if you're up to it (knowledge expansion), but not exactly what you asked for:
    Oppo`s BDP105 - discussions, upgrading, mods... - diyAudio ... 97 pages, 966 posts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TommyC View Post
    Calling Modwright OPPO owners. Are you happy with your player? What have you used before?
    Brent absolutely loves his
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Not only Brent but also a bunch more. ...Ok, not necessarily here, from the AS members.

    * Tommy, did you check post #10, from this very thread here? ...And there are other informative posts (with links), within the first five pages or so (very short thread here).
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Hi Bob,

    I researched everything I could find on the Internet about the Modwright OPPO 105/95/83SE/83 and even the Sony XA5400. I could hardly find any negative feedbacks.

    But, I do like to be reassured by members who have had the unit for a while. Many units can sound impressive at first, but it's those special ones that people tend to hold on to.

    I also like the fact that I can tailor the sound to my liking via tube rolling.

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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Tom, I researched extensively all Oppo players in the past, up to the 103D, 105D, and including the SS and tubed ModWright (premium tubes) and with separate power Supply (PS 9.1). ...The 95 and 105.

    I don't think that I ever encountered less than 1% who truly weren't satisfied. And from that 1% they preferred much more expensive players, or ones that only play CDs, or CDs and SACDs, and Stereo only.

    The Sony XA5400ES is another great player for the money, and that one too can be ModWrighted. ...But it ain't as versatile as the Oppo BDP-105D, of course. If interested in Sound quality only, and Modwright, it's a tough call between these two players. I myself would be inclined towards the Oppo but I read excellent comments as well from the ES Sony player.

    I don't recall too many members here at AudioShark having first hand experience with them both and both ModWright versions; I think zero.

    Just sharing what I know.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Are you a Stereo man only Tom? ..Or is multichannel also part of your audio agenda?

    Headphone listening?

    DAC? Can you use the fantastic features of the 105D, like USB asynchronous DAC, DSD direct (for direct streaming of hi-res audio)? ...Want to experiment with its preamp feature; you can do that too.

    ...There are few things to calculate here, and each individual calculates according to his own personal use (practical features) in tandem with sound/picture quality, of course.
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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    The higher we go up the audiofilia ladder the more distinctive we become, and personal impressions are even more personal. We build our opinion out of our convictions and experiences, and more or less it's a flexible opinion of our own entourage. And it's only one opinion; there are as many as the number of human beings living on Earth and the number of stars floating in the vast universe of our galaxies.

    The best way is to use the electronics ourselves with our own rigs and at home; or if not possible we have to master the balancing art between all comments from the real users. ...An art that comes only with extensive and intelligent reading with the right questions (the room, the gear, ...of the reviewer, the owner). ...And time (experience, years), and trust, and reciprocity, synchronicity.
    And there is never an absolute confirmation; it is the exact same with the woman we decided to marry. ...Without knowing all the other women we'll never know with total certitude, and not your friend, not your brother, not your father, no one. ...And better not tell your wife about it.

    We make a choice, our own choice, we live with it, for a while, a short while, a much longer while, ...that's life.
    Some people are comfortable with it, others are uncertain; that's life too.
    Some people stay forever with the same components, others change them on almost a daily basis; some of us are poor, others in the middle, and some are rich, but we all have the same passion, music, sweet music that speaks to our soul. ...And in all ways possible and impossible. It's like a hard drug, heroin. ...And control. ...That balancing act in any addiction, in how far we want to go, and for how long. ...When to stop, and start enjoying the nice bouquet from the flowers. ...

    Audio without people (all kind of people) is empty. ...It's the people, us, who decide where on our fridge we put that sticker (higher up, in the middle, on the side, in front, ...). ...And how long it takes till we replace those older stickers with newer ones. And during all that time we feel good because it's us and only us who decided to affix those stickers on our fridge; family pictures, magnets in shape of fruits, heroes, reminders, phone numbers, ...

    Just one opinion, mine, among millions.

    * The Oppo BDP-105D is a reference blu-ray player of exceptional value. The ModWright version was created to sound even better, like custom made sound for the music lovers. The tube version you can go for the top premium tubes, and according to many people that's the best sound from that player.
    Jim, a person I made acquaintance with on another audio forum, said that he got rid of two players; one retailing for $18,000 (Wadia) and the other for $32,000 (Burmester), because he prefers the sound of the 105 tubed ModWright higher version with the premium tubes and the separate power supply, the PS 9.1 (about $4,500 all together if I recall, you can check ModWright's own website). ...That link (2nd one) is on post #10 as I enumerated just above.
    But Jim is only one person; you have to make a fair assessment from many more people. And my own assessment at that time was something solid, only from several readings by owners. And I have no real experience with all the great music players out there, from this last year and this one.
    I only have the 103, because I use the digital connection (HDMI) for both sound and picture. And I'm poor.

    Who knows next year...; I'm in no rush to get there, I learned to be happy in the moment.
    If we would spend more time to enjoy the present, we would be less inclined to pursue tomorrow.
    After all it's the music, the emotional impact that counts; so yeah, give it a try, do a test drive with an Oppo 105 from ModWright. ...We should all be free of testing the car that we are attracted by, without committing, before signing a contract. Check if that's possible with the ModWright Oppo 105. ...I bet you already did.
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    Bob, thank you for your thoughtful input. I'm a 2-channel guy. I do enjoy concerts dvds/blu-rays and movies.

    I've been searching for a dac for a while now. I did considered some 5-figure DAC/CD player to pair with a blu-ray transport. But, spdif limits blu-ray output to 48khz. That would be a waste for some beautifully sounding concert blu-rays. Hence I'm considering the Modwright OPPO.

    I'm into musicality. I don't care for accuracy, resolution, or pinpoint imaging if I can't enjoy my music. I want to listen to all my CD collections, not just the audiophile ones.

    I've used several digital sources including the Marantz SA8260, McIntosh MVP871, OPPO BDP95, Marantz UD9004.

    As you said, at this level, there's no best, only what sounds best to you. It's all about personal preference.

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    There is a lot of info from Modwright himself at Audiocircle ModWright Instruments (MWI)

    From the people I know that have any of Dan Wrights equipment it works, its works great and sound great and he really stands behind his work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TommyC View Post
    Calling Modwright OPPO owners. Are you happy with your player? What have you used before?
    Tom - I'm still just as thrilled with mine as I was when I first received it last April 2013 - over a year ago. It's hard to believe it's been that long already! I still feel that it is the strongest link in my system and I've enjoyed it more than any other source component I've owned. I honestly have no desire to upgrade it to anything else, even if I had the $$ to do so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    There is a lot of info from Modwright himself at Audiocircle ModWright Instruments (MWI)

    From the people I know that have any of Dan Wrights equipment it works, its works great and sound great and he really stands behind his work.
    That's another great link Chris, with several threads and players from ModWright; I forgot that one. It's because I don't frequent anymore...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthStar View Post
    That's another great link Chris, with several threads and players from ModWright; I forgot that one. It's because I don't frequent anymore...
    Its got some interesting takes on things Bob, and I like to keep abreast of Vapor audio, AVA, Redwine and Modwright.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    Its got some interesting takes on things Bob, and I like to keep abreast of Vapor audio, AVA, Redwine and Modwright.
    I would like to see some of them compared with other players from the caliber of the Trinity DAC and transport.

    By the way Chris, you have both the 105 and the 5400; they aren't ModWrighted?
    And which one are you using the most for music stereo CDs and SACDs?

    If you had to keep only one, which one?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    There is a lot of info from Modwright himself at Audiocircle ModWright Instruments (MWI)

    From the people I know that have any of Dan Wrights equipment it works, its works great and sound great and he really stands behind his work.
    Thanks Chris. I frequent AC many times a day. Read everything on ModWright on that forum.

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    As mentioned above, I absolutely love my MW oppo 105d. It bests my McIntosh mvp881 by a fair margin. I have psvane treasure II tubes in the player and an emission labs rectifier tube in the power supply...a fantastic combination.


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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    Thanks for the feedbacks guys. I'm close on pulling the trigger on Dan's demo 105D with Bybee rails and Pulse Gen ZX.

    I understand the external power supply responds well to high end power cord. What about the power cord for the player? Since the onboard PS is responsible for the transport and main processing board, it should also benefit from a high quality power cord right?

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    I've never compared with stock but the wireworld silver going to the player and the external power supply sounds great.


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    Re: ModWright Oppo BDP-105

    This oppo fever is making me loose my sleep. After reading a lot of happy customers, I finally ordered one, 105d with all the extras. But won't be arriving until late this July. I'm going to need more Ativan to calm me down and sleep good at night. Can't stop thinking about it.

    Jeff...I will follow your tube rolling experience. Never own a tube gear before. Excited to try one.

    Shopping for a tube preamp too.
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    IME (2 units) they often ship sooner than their original estimate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rbbert View Post
    IME (2 units) they often ship sooner than their original estimate.
    That would be nice. It would be my first introduction to tube gear. Let see if I agree with all the happy owners here.
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    Mine ships July 21.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rtan View Post
    This oppo fever is making me loose my sleep. After reading a lot of happy customers, I finally ordered one, 105d with all the extras. But won't be arriving until late this July. I'm going to need more Ativan to calm me down and sleep good at night. Can't stop thinking about it.

    Jeff...I will follow your tube rolling experience. Never own a tube gear before. Excited to try one.

    Shopping for a tube preamp too.
    Congratulations Ron! I look forward to hearing your impressions. I had never owned tube gear either until I purchased the ModWright Oppo 95, and now 105. I love the sound that having tubes has imparted on my system, and I don't ever see myself going back. Solid state amps with tube preamp is a great way to go!
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    Mine ships July 21.
    July 28 for mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JJinID View Post
    Congratulations Ron! I look forward to hearing your impressions. I had never owned tube gear either until I purchased the ModWright Oppo 95, and now 105. I love the sound that having tubes has imparted on my system, and I don't ever see myself going back. Solid state amps with tube preamp is a great way to go!
    Thank you Jeff...I have procrastinated for so long, I'm glad, I finally pull the trigger. Good to hear that you are loving your mod 105d. I see you also got their pre amp/ls100. How your eval so far?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rtan View Post
    Thank you Jeff...I have procrastinated for so long, I'm glad, I finally pull the trigger. Good to hear that you are loving your mod 105d. I see you also got their pre amp/ls100. How your eval so far?
    I really like the ModWright LS100 preamp. Same tube compliment as the MW 95/105. I have the optional phono preamp module which uses 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes, and honestly is a killer phono stage for the added $$ if you are interested in spinning records. You can choose it or an optional modular DAC which is also very nice sounding and just about equal to the MW95 when I heard them together. I love the sound - very full bodied, dynamic, extended, with a very seductive midrange. It is a single ended design and not fully balanced, which is something I'm considering for a longer term preamp as I have a long (30') run of balanced cables from preamp to amps. There are a couple of other minor changes that I'd like to see with it that I'm hoping Dan Wright will incorporate into his next design. From a sound perspective overall I would rate it much better than a McIntosh C2300 for example which I have heard on several occasions. If you can get a hold of one Ron I highly recommend an audition.
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    Jeff... I'm not ready to spin tables but it may happen in the near future. My listening with solid state gears has reached plateau. Thus exploring tube gears. I'm taking the baby step here.

    I have no experience with tube preamp at least in my room. I demoed few high end tube preamp at my local dealer (in the 20k range) which I really like but wanted to stay at 10k for my first tube preamp. I may try your direction with MW but let see what happens next after my MW Oppo arrives.
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    My Modwright OPPO 105D is shipping tomorrow!

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    My Modwright OPPO 105D is shipping tomorrow!
    Let me know your first impression, specially with Shindo preamp.
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    My Modwright OPPO 105D is shipping tomorrow!
    Excellent! I look forward to your impressions also Tommy, as well as Ron's when his arrives!
    McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
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