Isn't Modwright also in the Seattle area?Best: Exasound e20 mk3. 30 day free trial. It was a keeper! I can finally enjoy my digital now.
Worst: Modwright OPPO 105. Did not get to hear it first, and there is no trial period. You win some, you lose some.
Best and worst audio purchases in '13
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Well, I love my two main purchases this year, a Modwright 105 and Acoustic Zen Crescendo speakers. I also bought some power cords, including 2 Shunyata Venoms, although I can't say I've noticed a difference from them; maybe I haven't tried hard enough yet.
and Acoustic Zen Crescendo speakers. I also bought some power cords, including 2 Shunyata Venoms, although I can't say I've noticed a difference from them; maybe I haven't tried hard enough yet.
They are about a 3 hour drive south of me. I thought about driving down to hear one first, but it would have been in an unfamiliar system. I did not ask if I could borrow one, but I doubt if they had an extra one to loan out at the time anyhow.
Best: completed the MIT cable line-up with more 50ic pairs, MA-X phono, and MA-X digital; Pass XP-25; modified all of them plus the Shunyata CX power cords as per details to come - timbral accuracy and articulation off the charts.
Warning! These are not purchases but items submitted for review or showcase. Also, there is some voodoo recommended, which is unlike me.
I bought my signature DAC used with standard clock and was very impressed (it handily beat my EMM Labs DAC2X). I bought the clock expecting a step change in performance, but found the improvement to be relatively minor (if that - I cannot vouch for being able to identify the clock upgrade in a double blind test), so not much return on substantial outlay.
Bruce B
WBF Founding Member, Pro Audio Production Member
I was actually in the market for a platinum plus. Then a signature showed up used at a good price (offered on the WBF forum though PM). Going the route of buying a used Signature and then upgrade the clock got me the Signature level DAC for just a tad more than new platinum. You could have gone the same route buying the used Signature plus with diamond PB that one of the esteemed members on this forum was trying to sell on audiogon a few weeks ago.
Really , I bought mine on used too. On the audiomarket website . For me used was the way to go. I did demo them forts though . And when I did hear how it sounded , the decision was easy. I have the UMT plus as well, the whole thing was under a year old. I guess I missed the boat there , Vince of msb is really a nice guy and has so much info about there products.
I see. I don't personally demo stuff if I have no intent of buying new, so I look out for used that can be resold I end up not wanting to keep it. The UMT plus has only been around for a few months. Are you sure you did not get the old UMT?
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