Audio Innovations L1 Pre-amplifier

I have for sale an Audio Innovations L1 line stage preamplifier. I have owned this unit for approximately 10 years. Reason for selling is that it has been the preamp for my second system and as I get older I'm getting lazy and I want a pre-amp with a remote. I also want to start scaling back my gear. 

The amp was upgraded before I bought it. The single 12 AU7 valve was replaced by a very high quality equivalent NOS vintage Phillips unit. Two of the main capacitors were upgraded to Hovland Musicaps. I believe other components were also upgraded but TBH I cannot recall exactly what they were! Anyway, it hasn't missed a beat in the decade that I have used it. It also has not had much use - as I said it has always been part of my second system. At one stage I did have to spray the volume pot with contact cleaner to rid it of static - there's only the slightest hint of that now. The process could easily be repeated if ever the need arose.

Here's the main features:

• 3 line stage inputs (CD, Tuner and Aux)
• Tape in and out loop
• Facility for low or high gain via a toggle switch on the back panel. I have always found the low gain to provide an entirely suitable range and a reasonable graduation for the volume control. 
• Obviously, there is a pair of pre-amp outputs 
• No remote. These units were made in the 90s and so were never supplied with a remote control.   

Physical and audible condition can only be described as excellent. The pictures don't really do it justice. Sound quality is superb - it's quite hard to part with this amp - sonically it does out-performs the much more modern pre-amp that has replaced it! And no hum of any kind (until the volume control is at a ridiculous, unlistenable level anyway). I have been using it with a pair of Consonance valve monoblocs. Wonderful combination. These amps are highly sought after (even without the upgrades that this one has) - with good reason.

I do not have a manual (not that one is really required - it's a very simple device) or the original box, however I am happy to source a suitable box and packing materials for an interstate buyer - at the buyers cost of course. Shipping will be quite cheap as the unit is small (H = 90mm, W = 250mm and D = 300mm) and quite light (2.7Kg unboxed). 

Adelaide buyers are welcome to arrange an audition at my place - but serious potential buyers only please.  I would much prefer an Adelaide pick up and cash or EFT on pick-up. I would accept Paypal or EFT for interstate buyers but will not ship until the funds clear.

There's a little scope for negotiation if my arm is twisted!