Looking for a good balanced preamp: Atma MP-3?


I'm seeking a balanced preamp to be used with hybrid monoblocks and a variety of different 2-way speakers. My preference would be tube -though I would consider a good ss -and my budget is below $5000 retail.

The amps that I have sound more forward than I expected so I would be looking for a preamp that is certainly not aggressive. However, I definitely don't want a euphonic tube preamp that is used as a tone control. I believe that I can ease down the treble of the amps by changing the driver tubes.

I've considered the Atma-sphere MP-3 and I would be interested to know if anyone has experience with it? I've heard mixed reviews but have not heard one. Another that I've considered is the Simaudio Moon P-5.

Thanks for
sleepless

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Don't know if this is late, but thought I would add: I have the sims p5 and am very happy, and the w5 too. Never any strain, neutral and just simply got everything going right, imaging air transparency.
Though now I am moving into tubes and going with the atma's- without ever hearing them but based on a-goner's comments and because as most everyone says tubes are the way to go, I just got the atma's m60 and will get their pre soon.
Will post some comments when things have settled.