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Audible Illusions 3A or Modwright SWL9.0Signature?

These two pre-amps are too close to call. Both have received excellent reviews. However, from the aspect of dynamics, accuracy and especially MUSICALITY, which pre-amp might have the edge???.... Also, though it is almost twice as expensive as the above units, how does the Rowland's Concerto pre-amp rate?? There are hardly any reviews of the unit.
sunnyjim
sandstone
358 posts
 
Have you given consideration to the Modwright LS100? MWI's most recent pre reportedly takes up where the 9.0SE left off.
http://www.modwright.com/products/17
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
Do you plan on buying new or used? Someone is asking $1250 for a L2B, which is a 3A without the phono, but they don't have remotes. Those capacitor replacements are for re-newing an older 3A.
nnck
17 posts
 
I can second Sandstone's comment that the Modwright LS100 pre is worth some consideration. I recently got this preamp and I use the same Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers. I've liked what I've heard so far.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
While I am 100% satisfied with my 3A, if I had $2200 to spend for a new pre, it would be the SWL 9 .0SE. with warranty.
danofridley
1 posts
 
Could you detail your capacitor replacement? I have a 3A and am curious about this.  -Thanks
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