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Audible Illusions Mod. III

Can anyone tell me if the Audible Illusion Mod. III is upgradeable to a mod. 3A? If so, about how much does it cost? If one had about $800.00 to spend on a good quality tube preamp, what would other suggestions be? I guess the real question I have is if anyone knows how a Mod. III would compare to a Audible Illusions L-1, as used they are about the same price second hand? Thanks
cspaldi
south43
386 posts
 
There are certain models of the mod3 that can be upgraded to the 3a. If the unit in question had has rods comining from the volume pots toward the back of the unit then it can be modded out. This was told to me by a audible dealer.(Wish I kept mine). BTW the rods may be from the selector switches my memory escapes me at the moment.
gmele
93 posts
 
It is my understanding that they are no longer doing upgrades from the 3 to 3A.
tubeman2
7 posts
 
ART FERRIS,OWNER OF AUDIBLE ILL, TOLD ME THAT HE IS NOT DOING ANYMORE UPGRADES OR MODS.
tom_munro
162 posts
 
A little over 3 years ago I ordered the AI L1, in the interim the dealer lent me a demo Mod IIIA to use. About 3 months later my L1 still hadn't come in but the dealer exchanged the Mod IIIA out for a demo L1. In the end I cancelled my order after waiting close to 5 months. My impression was that the Modulus IIIA was better sounding then the L1. I can't explain why, but I thought the Mod IIIA was warmer, more transparent, and had a larger and deeper soundstage.
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