ModWright PH 9.0 Phono Stage | REVIEW

The story of the ModWright PH 9.0 phono stage (website) is in many ways the story of my entry into the world of high-end vinyl playback, coinciding with my first serious turntable, then a second, and next the chance to hear some very serious phono stages such as the Manley Labs Steelhead RC and the one found inside the Mola Mola Makua preamplifier. When speaking with ModWright Instruments founder Daniel Wright, what strikes me the most is just how nice he is. Seriously, he’s in competition with Triode Pete of Triode Wire Labs for the title of “nicest dude in audio.” An amicable owner is one of those things that takes the pride of ownership to the next level—nobody ever regrets buying gear from someone who is a class act, especially if the gear sounds equally classy. In this case I’m happy to report that to be the case. But before I spoil your dinner, let’s start from the beginning. Words and Photos by Grover Neville When the ModWright PH 9.0 arrived at my house, the first order of business was removing it from packaging that I can only describe as heroic. I’ve had gear in that had dimensions nearly […]