I've had Atmas-phere equipment on loan in the past. Had the 60 watt mono blocks in the system for a couple of years even. I've heard two of Ralph's pre-amps in the system too. Gorgeous sounding equipment. I say go for it ... it will blow away the solid state pre-amp in terms of realism and tonal correctness.
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?
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?