A little over 3 years ago I ordered the AI L1, in the interim the dealer lent me a demo Mod IIIA to use. About 3 months later my L1 still hadn't come in but the dealer exchanged the Mod IIIA out for a demo L1. In the end I cancelled my order after waiting close to 5 months. My impression was that the Modulus IIIA was better sounding then the L1. I can't explain why, but I thought the Mod IIIA was warmer, more transparent, and had a larger and deeper soundstage.
Audible Illusions Mod. III
Can anyone tell me if the Audible Illusion Mod. III is upgradeable to a mod. 3A? If so, about how much does it cost? If one had about $800.00 to spend on a good quality tube preamp, what would other suggestions be? I guess the real question I have is if anyone knows how a Mod. III would compare to a Audible Illusions L-1, as used they are about the same price second hand? Thanks