Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?

Hi-

I posted a review about a number of (phono) preamps recently that included a stint with a mod 3b (also had a mod 3a).  
See my: Preamp Shootout thread in the forum.
As an update to my piece - I am now listening to the following: Benz LP-S, Coincident Dragons and VSA VR-4SR’s. using two phono sections- the Doge 8 Clarity with Sylvania 5751 tubes in the phono (and GE 6201’s in the linestage ) and an EAR SUT or an Aesthetix I/O sig with NOS tubes into the linestage of the Doge 8.  Both setups are awesome in their own right but for price/performance,j the Doge 8 with a SUT is almost untouchable.

I would also recommend checking out the Calypso. I am using one currently after owning an Audible Illusions L-1. I would not describe the Calypso as noisy. They did have at one point a batch of noisy tubes sent out, so that may be the issue. I am still getting used to the sound, but I would say there is a texture to the sound, that may not be as “clean” as the AI, but somehow is more organic, with weight to the music. Imaging is also improved. It is definitely worth a listen.

Move up to the Audible Illusions Modulus 3B.  It is light years ahead of the Modulus 3A.  I owned the original Modulus 3, 3A and 3B.  The 3B is absolutely dead quiet and the music just really flows.  It is a bargain at the retail price and I saw one here a week or two ago for around 3 grand.

If you don't need the phono stage do consider the L3A. I traded-in my previous 2A and the change was "roll your socks up and down". There are some L3A reviews online to include the following: https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/audible-illusions-modulus-l3a-preamplifier/ 

The L3A is very musical and has met my requirements for soundstage, clarity and depth on vocals and instruments.