Audible illusionsmodulus m3a with john curl gold card mc phono stage reconditioned by factory1st week of may 2018 with 6 months factory warranty, still packed. It has inputs and switching designed for cd, dvd, tuner, external phono stage, video, aux and tape. With the introduction of the modulus 3 in 1992 the m3a in 1995 and the modulus 3b in 2008 our modulus preamplifiers have continued to earn a reputation for sonic excellence. Plinius sa102 amplifier and either an audible illusions modulas 3 or e. The successor to the m3a recently heralded as one of the 12 most significant preamp designs of all timethe absolute sound issue 223 the m3b continues to deliver on our. Each solder joint is a virtually perfect, round little mirror. Does anyone own both of these preamps and can tell me if the audible illusions modulus 3 is really that good.
Simplicity along with a very well built circuit lends itself to a very open nutral quality. This preamp is conservatively in 810 condition and comes with manual and original packaging. Audible illusions modulus 2 preamplifier old school. I have a defective golden tube audio se40 and i wonder if anyone have a circuit diagram. Once it is in a set static position it sounds fine. For sale is a super clean audible illusions m3 preamp. The design philosophies of the three are similar in a number of ways. True to the music pure and simple for over thirtyfive years audible illusions has been recognized as a major contributor in the development of highend tube audio components. The modulus l1 was manufactured from 1994 until 1994. Modulus 3a fullfunction stereo preamplifier nineteen years ago audible illusions began production of the first modulus preamplifier, a component that set new standards for sonic performance and reliability.
We continue to handsolder our circuit boards with silverbearing solder. This is the latest model, with the improved power supply, introduced in the beginning of 2016. Two thumbs up for the audible illusions design team. Here is the outstanding audible illusions m3a preamplifier with the highly desirable john curl gold moving coil boards installed in excellent condition. Download the audible illusions modulus3a manuals for free from the biggest audible illusions manual and schematic collection on the web. Email is, generally, pointless and goes unanswered. Audible illusion modulus 2 preamp audiokarma home audio. Audible illusions modulus 3 audio research sp11 hello folks out there, i have heard many consider the audible illusions modulus 3 as their reference piece against the audio research sp11 or sp15. Audible illusions modulus 3a amplifierspreamplifiers. While the unit is simple, theres nothing budget about the mod 3 outside or inside, where youll find an extremely highquality, oxygenfree copper, doublesided, stargrounded main board loaded with highquality milspec parts including high grade 1% resistors and customdesigned polystyrene and polypropylene capacitors some the size of small sausages in the signal path. The successor to the m3a recently heralded as one of the 12 most significant preamp designs of all timethe absolute sound issue 223.
However, several of our dealers do sell factory reconditioned modulus 3 and 3a preamps. Special note for owners of the audible illusions modulus 3 preamp. A long time ago i came across a schematic using a particular tube that had even and odd curvatures depending on biasing. My enthusiasm was a bit dampened when i realized that this pot is a master control that feeds the traditional, modulusstyle, left and rightchannel stepped attenuators.
Works perfectly, including the builtin mm phono preamp. Cables empirical audio clarity 7 speaker cables, holophonicpc interconnects, power cords. My dealer told me this was the usual mode in dealing with audible illusions and that if wanted the unit you will have to endure their lack of customer service. As with the previous modulus preamplifiers, the l3a is next step in the evolution of our famous singleended designs. Audible illusions m3a first rate tube preamplifier. Audible illusions modulus 3 preamp primo tube set ebay. Modulus 3b fullfunction valve line stage my kind of music. I am the original owner, bought the unit less than 6 months ago. Source resolution audio opus 21 cd player, aries turntable w jwm 10 arm and a dynavector 20x cartridge. The heart of fine audio and video systems for years to come. It got a little bit of press and no one paid a huge amount of attention to ai until 1985 when their modulus preamplifier debuted. Waiting on my new audible illusions m3b preamp steve. Below you will find the audible illusions modulus l1.
Audible illusions l3b tube line stage preamplifier special. Also have a defective audible illusions modulus 1, need a schematic, and audible illusions doesn not even have. That sort of longevity reflects an uncommon degree of commercial success and consumer acceptance. Steves audible illusions modulus 2a valve amplifier. I asked the maker of the amps if he would be interested in taking a shot.
The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual and instruction book. Dec 29, 2016 for sale is my audible illusions modulus 3b, with john curl gold phono board. Audible illusions modulus 3b w john curl gold phono board. For sale is my audible illusions modulus 3b, with john curl gold phono board. While the unit is simple, theres nothing budget about the mod 3 outside or inside, where youll find an extremely highquality, oxygenfree copper, doublesided, stargrounded main board loaded with highquality milspec parts including high grade 1% resistors and customdesigned. Audible illusions modulus 3b preamplifier audio connection.
Ruby tubes replacement tubes kit for the audible illusions l2. The driver tube is interstage coupled to the output tube, output transformers are made by tango. Whether youre setting up a home studio or want superior sound while listening to music, amplifiers and preamps can help you get the results you want. Below you will find the audible illusions modulus 3 a. Traded in audible illusions modulus 3b original box, manual, etc. Audible illusions modulus 3a john curl mc boards excellent. Golden tube audio and audible illusions schematics 14. Audible illusions modulus 3b modulus l3 legend pre amplifiers. Jul 30, 20 even cds that i thought were somewhat edgy have a more analog like quality to them.
Audible illusions premium replacement tube set for m3a and. Our primo tube set uses silver pin jjusaehx preamp tubes that are hand selected and matched for rich and creamy tones. Full function stereo preamplifier with external power supply. The differences between the modulus and pv4 also point out that though both products offer good value for money, neither approaches perfection. The audible illusions modulus 2a is a pre amplifier in the valve amplifier category. Manual or schematic for the audible illusions modulus ii. Audible illusions modulus 3a stereo tube preamplifier. Audible illusions ai belongs to an elite group of manufacturers who have been at it for over 30 years. Audible illusions modulus 3a problems audiogon discussion forum. This information is also included at the rear of your owners manual. Audible illusions modulus m3b full function tube preamplifier. Active mc stepup device based on an op amp circuit which is matched perfectly to the era gold v above. Audible illusions m3a first rate tube preamplifier excellent.
Electro harmonix replacement tubes kit for the audible illusions l2. The sets are hand selected, fully tested and graded by by art at audible illusions to be a perfect match for the m3a and m3b preamps. Art blakey, 3 blind mice lp, united artists jazz, uaj 14002 1959. Audible illusions music excellence pure and simple. Sold it only to upgrade to an ai 3a with john curl mc phono circuit so i could.
Four years later, audible illusions introduced the modulus 2 which carried the promise even further, quickly becoming one of the bestselling tube preamplifiers ever made. Same audible illusions quality as the legendary modulus 3a, now the 3b. The first thing i noticed about the audible illusions modulus 3a was the quality of construction, but i was even more impressed with the quality of workmanship inside the chassis. Will the modulus phono preamp work with a lowoutput cartridge. Its introduction marked the first time a company was able to create a reliable, highend, fullfunction, vacuum tube. Simply wonderful tube line stage preamp, and an incredible value. Also have a defective audible illusions modulus 1, need a schematic, and audible illusions doesn not even have 2. This is a classic tube preamp with a almost cult followings. Buyer to pay actual shipping costs and if using paypal, add 3% to total. Thus the more recent audible illusions modulus 3b makes the grade within enjoy the. To purchase modulus 2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised.
Looking for a service manual or schematic for the audible illusions modulus ii. Audible illusions modulus 3 il centro della musica. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by audible illusions. Combined elements c are later tested in the preamps v3 line stage tube socket.
I have heard it almost beats any top preamp out there. Standby softstart circuit prolongs tube life and circuit components. I have heard many consider the audible illusions modulus 3 as their. Based on the design philosophy that with tube designs simpler is better our modulus preamplifiers have received critical acclaim from audio critics and thousands of enthusiastic owners. Audible illusion diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The reason i cancelled the order was a lack of care for me as a customer who was extremely excited about using their product, and my doubts that if i ever had any problems with the unit. It got a little bit of press and no one paid a huge amount of attention to ai. Its introduction marked the first time a company was able to create a reliable, highend, fullfunction, vacuum tube preamplifier at an honest price. Free audible illusion diagrams, schematics, service. To purchase modulus 3a spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Discussion in audio hardware started by sam, jun 18, 2009. So i slapped together the circuit, and from the neutral output, if i went too far second harmonic is literally sounded syrupy, if i went too far odd harmonic it sounded harsh and shrill. I have heard many consider the audible illusions modulus 3 as their reference piece against the audio research sp11 or sp15. Possibly more than any other preamplifier, the audible illusions modulus 3a established itself as a classic in its own time.
Upgraded version of mod 2 w oxygen free copper circuit boards forum topics on the audible illusions modulus 2a. With affordable fullfunction preamplifiers becoming as rare as a 57 rothchild, audible illusions should be applauded for continuing to develop and market the modulus 3a, a superbly musical and highly affordable device capable of extracting the best from both analogue and digital sources. To purchase modulus 3a spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. Following the success and critical acclaim of our highly regarded, multipleawardwinning modulus 3a preamplifier, audible illusions is proud to announce the modulus 3b. Nov 14, 20 four years later, audible illusions introduced the modulus 2 which carried the promise even further, quickly becoming one of the bestselling tube preamplifiers ever made. Looking for schematic of audible illusion modulus 3a preamp. Oct 14, 2003 audible illusions modulus 3a problems i own an audible illusions modulus 3a and it has the stepped attenuators. For all modulus series 2 and series 3 preamplifiers the tube positions on the main pcb. Both use only two tubes, and both invert phase, necessitating a switching of speaker cable leads at the speaker terminals. Hello,i have, for sale, the above mentioned pre amplifier.
One of finest full function preamps available and an outstanding bargain at the price. Cables empirical audio clarity 7 speaker cables, holophonicpc. The l3a has it all including a remote, and follows the tradition, simpler is better. I had a modulus 3 which i traded in to art for 50% off on a new modulus 3b a few months ago. Any audiophile who was around in the 1980s and 90s most likely has had a close encounter with an ai modulus preamp. Far less impressive is the lack of responsiveness of audible illusions themselves. Buyer to pay actual shipping costs and if using paypal, add 3 % to total. The modulus 3 a was manufactured from 1996 until 2001. Though in existence since the late 70s, audible illusions is not, in 2018, a ubiquitous brand nameodds are you wont find ai gear at your nearest audio boutique. Volume and muting functions are operated from the front panel or with remote control. Just received mymodulus m3b with john curl gold card mc phono stage, therefor the. The new modulus 3b elevates that level of performance to a whole new realm.
This is an outstanding and highly regarded preamp from audible illusions. And great vinyl, like the new 45 rpm doors ap releases, are now jawdropping. Construction quality, especially the soldering, is superb. Invoice availableneedless to say, the unit has very little use on it, and is. Just got the unit from audibleillusions have not used it. Audible illusions modulus m3b full function tube preamplifier with.
In learning about tubes i read about the janphilips 6922 low noise. Jun 28, 2018 i tried the modulus dw combination, and found it to work very well. This is the nonstepped attenators which many people prefer over the stepped one. New modulus 3b during the past 40 years, our modulus preamplifiers have evolved through several generations to become one of the. Audible illusions modulus 3b original box, manual tube. Preamps clean up and sometimes add detail to raw voice and digital music files. My enthusiasm was a bit dampened when i realized that this pot is a master control that feeds the traditional, modulus style, left and rightchannel stepped attenuators. For over thirtyfive years audible illusions has been recognized as a major contributor in the development of highend tube audio components. Although the audible illusions modulus 3a contains both a phono and line stage, it shares much else in common with the design of the companion iic. Audible illusions modulus l3a preamplifier positive feedback. Audible illusions modulus 3 18 nos tubes tube audiogon.
I tried the modulusdw combination, and found it to work very well. The other tube preamplifier that i have long enjoyed in my system is an audible illusions modulus 3a. This one comes with the original owners manual, box and packing materials. Its a state of affairs that has helped ai maintain an artisanal, audiophileauthentic cachet. Audible illusions modulus 3 audio research sp11 audiogon. Free audible illusion diagrams, schematics, service manuals. According to audible illusions, the 6h23neb is the best tube to use in their modulus preamplifiers. Audible illusions modulus l3a line stage preamplifier audio. With the modulus 3a, i always had a bit of tube rush through the speakers when i turned the volume up loud with no musical signal. Audible illusions modulus l3a line stage preamplifier. We have 1 audible illusion diagram, schematic or service manual, and its free to download. Audible illusions l3a i was pleased to see that the l3a features a remote volume control, a motorized alps pot.
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