Conrad Johnson PV12 vs. Audible Illusions Modulus 3a


For those who've heard either preamp, and especially for anyone who's compared these two preamps head to head, what are your thoughts on them? My specific concerns based on forum searches are that the CJ sounds slow and the Modulus 3a sounds bleached / thin. What are your experiences, esp. if you compared them? 

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Have owned both preamps but not at same time. Would agree completely with @hedwigstheme , the 3A is far from bleached sound. The PV12, and PV11 were nice as well. But my fav of the PV series was always the PV-5. A bit warm sounding but could hold your rear in the listening chair for hours.