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Atmas-phere MP-3 MKIII --- opinions?

This is a follow up to my previous post:

I'm leaning toward the Atmosphere MP-3 MKIII to replace my current solid state preamp.

Preamp: Musical Fidelity M6PRE (to be replaced)
Amp: Musical Fidelity M6PRX
Speakers: Vandersteen 3a Signatures
Analog: VPI traveler turntable with Ortofon Bronze MM cartridge
Digital: Ayre CX-7 CD player

Lots of good reviews for the Atmas-phere MP3. But I'm also reading that the power and V-cap upgrades are essential, the phono section is noisy and the system is sensitive to power cord changes.

I guess I really want to get the Atmas-phere and am hoping folks here can share their experiences to help me decide. Or other comparable tube preamp suggestions?
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atmasphere
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You can buy any Atma-Sphere preamp as a line stage and add the phono section later. In the MP-3, the phono costs $800 to add after the fact.

Our UV-1 has gotten some nice comments from customers comparing it to phono-only sections that cost several times more than it does. Set up for LOMC cartridges it retails for $2800 so its within the budget.
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Single-ended inputs and outputs are optionally available. You don't have to use the balanced connections but its a good idea- it sounds better.
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