Mapletree Line 2 - I looked at these because everyone says hey have excellent sound. I do believe that. However, if I am going to drop $800.00 I do not want control knobs that are from the 1940's. I have seen antique radios with these same style of knobs. I know, you cannot judge a book from it's cover. My opinion only, I think they are ugly looking. They look like they were made in someones garage. I just cannot get past that. The Freya if even a close competitor is very nice looking and the route I will go unless something else strikes me before I buy. The Freya has a remote too.
New Schiit Freya or used Conrad Johnson PV-10AL/BL, or?
Looking to buy a line stage tube preamp with an $800 budget. Considering the options. I can use this preamp with either a Vincent SP-331 or McIntosh MC2200, whichever is a better match.