The Alesis AI3 interface is based on Wavefront Semiconductor's AL1101 and AL1201 converters. These are found in Presonus and RME interfaces, many high-end home stereo D/A units, and the Behringer ADA8000. The AI3 has no internal clock of its own, and simply uses the master unit for a clock. While its published specs seem a little exaggerated, it presents an inexpensive form of channel expansion.
While we feel that Wavefront's converters have a very musical sound, the AI3's biggest liability lies in its use of the NJM4580 opamp.
In this case, modification will deal only with the analog stages, improving dynamic and transient response while getting rid of the noise, THD, and dull haziness that the NJM4580's have become so infamous for.
Price is $195 plus return shipping.
Contact us to schedule an appointment
Here is how it works:
We schedule an appointment for the modification and then send you an initial invoice for 50% down payment that is due within three days. Payment can be made by credit card or through Paypal.
When payment is received we confirm your scheduled appointment.
You ship the unit to us so that it arrives two days before the scheduled modification.
When the modification is finished we notify you and you then pay the remainder of the cost.
We ship you the modified unit.
Please note that there is a cancellation fee of 30% of the scheduling deposit.
If you wish to reschedule, we require two-weeks notice, and there is a $25 rescheduling fee.
There is a $10 a day charge for units that remain on our shop for more than seven days.
We wish we did not have to require these fees, but unfortunately they are necessary in order for us to keep our prices low and to meet our scheduled commitments.
