I would have to agree that the Modulas is by far the better sounding preamp of the three, even if your main listening is done with your digital front end,with that said the phono is why you buy the Modulas 3A or 3B. There is a factory refurbished 3A for sale now on Audiogon with warranty for a little over 1,500.00 and it has the John Curl phono boards. I currently run the 3B with the JC board, had it built 4 years ago to replace a Modulas 3A. Also have a Lamm LL2 line stage coupled to an Allnic 1500 phono that serves in the same system, not better than the Modulas just different. Tooblue.
Prima Luna or sonic frontiers or audible illusions
I have an audible illusions 2d. It has served me well for many years. But, it seems I have the upgrade bug of late. I am looking to increase the imaging if possible of my system and am curious if upgrading to the modulus 3a would be a significant improvement. Or, would I be better served with a sonic frontiers sfl1 or line 1/2? Lastly I have to admit that the prima Luna prologue is appealing bc of the exposed tubes. Not sure on the sound though...any advice? Any other choices that have the tubes on display?