Audible Illusions Modulus 3A noise


I purchased the AI M3A, love the sound, do not like the high noise floor - much more noise on one side now after only 10 hours or so of use. Reading through forums I suspect the electro-harmonics tube. Is a louder than normal static noise coming through speakers normally a tube issue? Thanks for your help! Kevin
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Kevin,

Since your preamplifier is used you really don't know how many hours are on the tube set. AI preamplifiers are notoriously hard on tubes and sensitive to tubes that do not have a low noise floor. I would second @stereo5's advice and contact Upscale Audio regarding what replacement tubes would be recommended. For what it's worth, owner of several AI preamplifiers over the years and many tubes purchased from both Upscale Audio and The Tube Store...