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Kindly spare your knowledge/experience between the two preamps.From reading, I am currently leaning on the Monolithic(w/ upgraded power supply)but Wright Sound WPP100C(with its own external power supply)is quite appealing too. Not to mention that tube based phono-pre seems to be the logical choice when playing vinyl to capture the real(subjective) analog sound.
All comments(thoughts/evaluations/contrasting opinions)are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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A million thanks for those who take the time to respond. Your invaluable help/contribution are greatly appreciated!Best regards,
Arevz;I bought a Wright after auditioning a Rogue Stealth ss p/s. Don't think the Wright follows a stereotypical 'tube' sound, if that's what you're expecting. It's more neutral and tonally accurate, with tube smoothness and dimensionality IMHO.
The Rogue unit (which I also liked very much, btw) had better dynamics and imaging, and a huge soundstage.
The Wright seemed smoother and more natural, with a great bottom end (no flabby bass here). Got the Wright because I thought it'd be easier to listen to over the long haul. But that's just my decision. Never heard the Monolithic.
Good luck with your decision, a good p/s made a world of difference in my system. And the Wright is a very good unit.
Go with the Wright and you won't be disappointed. Prior to acquiring the Wright a year and a half ago I went through numerous solid state and tube phono stages both inexpensive and expensive and was never completely satisfied with the sound. Since acquiring the Wright I have no desire to change although there are probably better phono stages out there if one is prepared to spend big bucks.
I built a variation on the wright phono amp and it was very good. dynamic and warm(great rhythm too). I have never heard a solid state phono sound that good.
IMO Wright is MUCH better.
I've only had my Monolithic(w/upgraded power supply)for about a week and so far I am really pleased. I am using it with an otherwise all tube system and it sounds great, even though I'm sure it is still breaking in. I also like the flexibility of the user settings which allow changing the cart loading and gain.I've never heard the Wright phono stage, so I can't offer any comparison.
There's a WPP100C just come on Audiogon for $690.
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