Audible Illusions 3A vs Belles 28A

Has anyone compared these two preamps? I can upgrade from a Modulus to a Belles for a reasonable price but am wondering if this makes sense. Thanks for your opinions

noortje04-10-2013 7:14pm

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orpheus10 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,668 posts 04-10-2013 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why would you go from tubes to SS?
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,404 posts 04-11-2013 at 01:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own both a Modulus 3A and a Modulus 3B preamp and I don't think you be gaining anything by going to the Belles. I think you will be losing. The Modulus 3 was rated one of the best preamps of all times. It also has an excellent phono preamp as well. I don't think it's a good move.
vicdamone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 850 posts 04-11-2013 at 05:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wouldn't haveing preactial experience with the Bells as well as some knowledge of system synergy be more helpful to the original poster? I've owned two versions of the M3A and I wouldn't dare recommend either of them for a number of reasons.
noortje OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 04-11-2013 at 09:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks, I am using the M3A with an Orpheus 3S and APh Caldera II, which is a great combination I am happy with. Was just wondering if the Belles 28A would add something to this happiness
noortje OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 04-11-2013 at 11:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually, no real reason. I came from SS (JR) and went to tubes (M3A). I would not mind to go to SS again if this is an improvement.

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