Seeking some info on Allnic L-3000


Hi all- I have the opportunity to acquire a gently used Allnic L-3000 preamp. I’d appreciate any end user information on this piece. What to lookout for, any known issues and such. It will be replacing my Levinson 380s. My amp is the ARC D400mkII.   
 

Thoughts?

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@lak,

“I use my Allnic L-3000 on the average of three hours per day (maybe more) seven days a week and have not had a need to replace any tubes yet.

I don't do any tube rolling because it came with very good tubes but I see no reason why you couldn't roll tubes.”

 

So how many hours do you estimate that you have in total on the stock tubes. Your average would be 21 hours per week, 21x4 (weeks) = 84 hours per month. What’s missing is the starting period to derive at the total hours used. Thanks. 

Before buying a piece like that used, I would find out where it can be serviced if something breaks. It’s not easy to find a good tech who has the schematics. 

@audioguest4life, I know...before I made the first post I searched high and low for the receipt for the L-3000 but could not locate it and I still have no idea for sure what year I purchased it. I do know that Albert Porter was still active on Audiogon and he had to order this unit for me from Korea. Who knows, maybe it's time to replace tubes but the music still sounds very good in that system.

I appreciate all the info gents. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like the planets will be aligned for me on this one. I’m a bit disappointed, as these pieces don’t show up often. 🤷‍♂️