Information regarding Audible Illusions 3A


I have recently purchased a used 3A. It was manufactured in 2003 and retubed in Aug 2011. I know this pre is hard on tubes. I am looking for opinions on tube life and what tubes to use with this pre. Thanks in advance.
mesch
I have the new 3B and love it. For new tubes go to the Audible Illusions web site. I have found the tubes they recommend will last for 2 years or longer.

http://www.audibleillusions.com/

They also offer an upgrade program and will rebuild your preamp from scratch into the 3B for about 50% of the cost.

All the best!
Thanks to all. I do love this preamp. Found that it prefers shorter ICs due to high output impedance. I am driving a BEL 1001 MKV with it. Have ordered a new set of tubes from Art. Have no problems with my current set but want backups. On to the music.
Congrats on your purchase. I regret selling my Audible Illusions 3A here on the Audiogon. I truly miss it. Wonderful preamp.
I have many friends found Reflektor 6H23N-EB/6922 worked well in AI and you can get them from PCX