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Audible Ilusions Preamp

Hi..

I am "still" looking at different Preamps for my system.. a McCormack DNA 1 Rev A and Maggie 1.6 speakers.

The AI 3A or L-1 is on my short list.

Just how BAD is the volume control. How many steps or DB change is there per step? Do the newer models (expecially the Line stage with remote) solve this problem?

I understand this is a higher gain preamp and I may not have a good range on the volue control.

thanks
johnirish

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artmaltman
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I was not able to use the AI preamp in my home due to the large steps. I sold it to a friend who just loves it. It is very system and room dependent. I did own one of the original AI M3a's with continuous volume control for many years and was very happy with it. It is just a hair less transparent than the model with the steps but otherwise same character of sound.
Art
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