Mapletree 4SE w/PS2 Users describe strong/weak pt

One of the greatest bargains in this crazy hobby. Having
owned AI, ARC, LAMM, CAT, JOULE, and ATMA-SPHERE tube
linestages, I feel this preamp can compete with most anything
out there. Though not audio jewelry (I like the RCA Red color
scheme), the engineering and circuit design are done by
someone who knows what they are doing. Don't
hesitate to buy on sound quality considerations - I just have
not had a problem with the weight, yes they are small and not
too heavy.

Since they are bought direct at not at a discount off MSRP that you would get at a dealer, maybe 70% of list would be good, but you hardly ever see them come up for sale, but if you wait long enough.....

Good. You could not spend that kind of money any more wisely IMHO.

Lloyd offers good NOS 12sn7s (RCA I think, and GE or Sylvania for the power supply, so he is helpful in that he uses good tubes, but he is not a tube seller, though he might offer an opinion, so helpful in "that sense" too.