Modulus 3A vs Vincent Audio SA-32
The SA-32's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Modulus 3A's 74 dB, its thd 0.100% against 0.020%, and its height 77 mm against 76 mm. Both share input impedance (47000Ω).
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The Audible Illusions Modulus 3A is a tube preamplifier designed to deliver high-quality audio performance. It features a phono section with gains of 28dB for Moving Magnet (MM) and 27dB for Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, and a line section gain of 30dB. The preamplifier uses four 6DJ8/6922 tubes, with two dedicated to the phono stage and two to the line stage. It boasts a frequency response of 2Hz-100kHz within 1dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of 74dB for the MM phono section and 85dB for the high-level section. The construction includes high-quality components such as oxygen-free copper wiring and mil-spec parts, ensuring excellent sound quality and durability.
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The SA-32's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Modulus 3A's 74 dB, its thd 0.100% against 0.020%, and its height 77 mm against 76 mm. Both share input impedance (47000Ω).
The C30's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the Modulus 3A's 74 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.020%, its width 406 mm against 432 mm, and its height 138 mm against 76 mm.
The Paris PH200 MkIII's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the Modulus 3A's 74 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.020%, and its height 57.15 mm against 76 mm. Both share input impedance (47000Ω).
The BPS's signal-to-noise is 77 dB against the Modulus 3A's 74 dB, its thd 0.150% against 0.020%, its height 27 mm against 76 mm, and its depth 160 mm against 254 mm.
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