Audible Illusions Modulus 2D Tube Preamp With Phono Stage and & 4 new 6N23-EV’s Audible Illusions Modulus 2D Tube Preamplifier With Phono Stage and four new 6N23-EV’s
Black brushed-steel faceplate is in magnificent condition. The four new 6N23-EV’s make the AI's reproduction and soundstage levitate.
Includes original manual
$695 + ship
MODULUS 2D New York Magazine/90-D.Denby, "Super Sound Issue" (Author’s Reference Preamp)
Hi-Fi Heretic/90-"It Makes a Strong Case for Being the Best Value Component in Audio".
Hi-Fi Exklusiv/Germany/90-"It’s Reality! The Ultimate Musical Illusion".
Suono/Italy/91-B.Moroni, "Ideal Preamplifier-No Functional Limitations".
Audiophile Voice/91-D.Blackburn, "The 2D is the first affordable tube preamp I’ve heard that doesn’t compromise the music".
These are the Russian Mil-Spec 6N23P-EV and are a direct replacement for 6922/6DJ8. Originally designed for the military, the 6N23P-EV are a great sounding audio tube and are known for their long life, typically 5,000 - 10,000 hours and low in microphonics. They have a double supported getter, chrome pins and are the closed plate version. Made at the Reflector Plant in Saratov. For maximum reliability and stability the 6N23P-EV's are cryo treated
