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Solid State replacement for AI Modulus 3A.

Fellow Audiogoners,

At $1500 used price, are there any solid state or tube preamps that sound better than the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A (1999 model)? I am looking for more resolution and detail less the tube coloration, while not sacrificing musicality and soundstaging.

I found the M3A to be a great value, but I like a more detailed and neutral sound. Rest of system is:

Arcam FMJ CD23T
Mark Levinson No. 331 power amp
Wilson Watt 3 Puppy 2 speakers
Tranparent Super XL interconnects and speaker cables

Thank you.

Aaron
auaarons

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auaarons OP
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Bigtee,

I am using the CD in and not the tape inputs. Can you recommend brands of the tubes you tried that you find to be excellent? Thanks.

Aaron
auaarons OP
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Fellow Audiogoners,

I tried what BIGTEE suggested, plugged the CD player into the Tape In instead of the CD In and did hear a difference. Very valuable experience which he was kind enough to communicate.

Thank you for all your suggestions, especially BIGTEE.

Aaron
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