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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
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karls
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I recently sold an ARC LS12 that I thought was an amazing preamp for the money, not because I didn't like it but because I had to sell a whole system to make room for our new daughter. Definitely try to listen to one; they didn't get much press but are definitely a product to be reckoned with in this price range. Based on what you are looking for, I would say you would probably be ecstatic with this unit.

www.audioresearch.com/LS12.htm
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