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Modwright PH9.0 Phono Preamplifier For sale is the very well regarded Modwright PH9.0 phono preamp. Tube design with extensive gain and loading options to suit most cartridges. All original box, manual etc. Sturdy double boxed packaging. Unit is in excellent condition. Includes original tubes (fitted) and I'm also including a matched pair of Heerlen Holland A-frame ECC88's and a pair of Phillips 6C45-P tubes. https://www.stereonet.com/uk/reviews/modwright-instruments-ph-9.0-phono-stage-review https://www.hifinews.com/content/modwright-ph-90-phono-preamplifier MC Gain: 64dB (58dB, 52d
At A$2,800, this ModWright PH9.0 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$3,752 from your recent AUD comparable listings and roughly 40% under the median of A$4,884. Even against historical US retail pricing of $2,900 (roughly A$4,500), this asking price represents exceptional value for a full-tube MM/MC phono stage that delivers deep LP insight and variable gain control.
The PH9.0 is well-regarded for its tube warmth and balanced XLR outputs, offering meaningful sonic upside over budget solid-state alternatives. With excellent condition and no red flags at this price, it’s a clean buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high-end vinyl reproduction without stretching toward the A$12,007 75th percentile.
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ModWright Instruments is an American hi-fi brand founded in 2000 by Dan Wright, who remains the company’s founder and chief designer. The company is based in Amboy, Washington, and began as a modification outfit for digital audio products before evolving into a full component manufacturer.
Today, ModWright is best known for high-end tube and hybrid electronics, especially preamplifiers, phono stages, power amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and DACs. Its product line also includes some solid-state amplification, but the brand’s identity is rooted in analog-friendly, meticulously voiced components rather than loudspeakers, turntables, or accessories.
In the market, ModWright sits firmly in the high-end, niche-boutique segment. Its reputation is built on handcrafted build quality, a strong tube-audio aesthetic, and a “musical” presentation that appeals to experienced listeners looking for refinement and character rather than mass-market convenience.
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