{"title":"ModWright Instruments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModWright\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 2000 as a company producing modifications to digital products. The mods were cost-effective, yet high quality alternative to the audio enthusiast. Born from this, ModWright's Truth series of modifications, utilising tube analog stages, won ModWright worldwide acclaim and led them to the next step: building their own equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modwright-analog-bridge-tube-buffer","title":"ModWright Analog Bridge Tube Buffer (230V Version)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Analog Bridge was designed to fill a niche left by our custom tube modifications for digital source equipment. Due to the rapidly changing world of modern digital, we wanted a product that could be used with a variety of digital and analog SS sources. The Analog Bridge will not be replaced as digital technology progresses and system components change. It is an accessory that will be a constant and improvement in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the Analog Bridge, is to add the strengths and positive attributes of tubes to any system, without the bandwidth limitation, noise and added distortion that many associate with tube electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eThe Beginning of Something Greater\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many, the Analog Bridge is the first step into the ModWright approach to system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to deliver an immediate improvement—without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is also designed with something more in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your system evolves, the benefits of the Analog Bridge scale with it—revealing more with every upgrade downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers who begin here go on to explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated phono stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube line stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot because they need to—but because they now hear what is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Analog Bridge does not define the system.\u003cbr\u003eIt reveals what the system can become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere This Fits in Your System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ModWright product is designed as part of a greater whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical system progression:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Enhances musicality and engagement at any level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePH 9.0XT \/ Line Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Reveals deeper detail, space, and tonal richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKWA Amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Provides control, authority, and realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach step builds on the last—bringing you closer to a system that disappears, leaving only the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANALOG BRIDGE USES \u0026amp; SONIC BENEFITS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eBetween digital or analog source(s) and preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e – Any digital that is deemed thin, bright or lacking depth and body will definitely benefit. Even digital that is not bright, but lacks body, will benefit from tube body and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eBetween preamp and amp.\u003c\/strong\u003e – An all SS system that customer feels is lacking in body, depth or warmth. Perhaps system is very resolving but uninvolving. The Analog Bridge will bring 3-dimensionality and broad soundstage to the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eBetween source and amp.\u003c\/strong\u003e – A simple system one or two sources (with integral volume control) and amp is ideal. It adds the sonic benefits of tubes while keeping the system simple. Very low output impedance means it will drive ANY amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eBetween passive attenuator and amp.\u003c\/strong\u003e – Same as above, source(s) – passive pre\/attenuator – Analog Bridge – Amp. Analog bridge provides necessary buffering not provided by a passive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT ADVANTAGES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eSYSTEM USE\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Analog Bridge can be added to any system and allows customers numerous ways to improve and tailor their sound. Most importantly, it has very low noise, distortion, and wide bandwidth. It does not add undue coloration or take away anything from the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003ePURELY ANALOG\u003c\/strong\u003e – There are no integrated circuits, clocks, or other processors. This is a purely analog product. We chose toggle switches for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eSOLID STATE \u0026amp; TUBE SYSTEMS\u003c\/strong\u003e – It is intended for use in an all-solid-state system that wants to add tubes. It ideally goes before the amp, because it offers exceptionally low output impedance which means it will interface with any amp very well! It can go in any system with tubes also. In this case, it would ideally follow a digital or analog source that is SS. The signal in a system starts with the source and even if there is a tube system that follows, the improved source signal will benefit the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eON-THE-FLY \u0026amp; 3 DIFFERENT TUBE TYPES\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Analog Bridge features two parallel output tube stages, that can be switched on-the-fly, via a toggle on the faceplate. One is 6922\/6dj8\/7308 and the other is 6SN7 based. Each tube type has its own tonal characteristics and rolling tubes by other manufacturers also allows for a change in sound. This circuit uses three different tube types: GZ34 rectifier and 6922 or 6SN7 driver tubes. The Analog Bridge is tube rectified and SS regulated, to allow rectifier tube rolling as a way of changing tonal characteristics of the Analog Bridge. SS voltage regulation is chosen for the best regulation and lowest noise and distortion possible. Tubes are exposed for easy access and tube rolling. Brief mute circuit is designed into the switching between tubes to prevent any DC issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR SELECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Analog Bridge comes in two color options. The chassis will always be black, but the faceplate can be changed to black or silver for system matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. \u003cstrong\u003eOutput Options\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Analog Bridge comes in two versions, RCA or XLR for balanced systems. 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