Audible Illusions M3A update


I am considering sending my M3A back to Audible Illusions for the newest version. The cost is $1250. My question is this. Has anyone out there had the opportunity to compare the sound of an older version of the M3A with the newest version? I am told that many improvements have been made, such as bigger power supply (which in now better shielded). New volume pots, improved line stage, etc. Can anyone please give me an idea as to wheather the improvement in sound is worth investing in the newest version of this preamp.
slowhand

Showing 1 response by kalan

AI will adjust the gain between notches if you request it. I mentioned the course (too large) differences between volume notches--at the lower volume end--to Art Ferris in a letter when I first got my 3A just to find out if there were alternative attenuators with finer notches. AI will adjust the gain notches to your specs, but I don't believe they offer ones with more steps (like Aesthetix). AI will need some info from you first. I decided that I did not need to change anything.
I also read some where that Art has tried very hard to improve the turn around time for repairs, adjustments, and upgrades. He knows that his company has taken some hits in the "community." (I don't know if things have really changed.)
I have a current Mod 3A and love it. Sounds better than a more expensive pre-amp I used for the 3 years before I switched.