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What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp?

I am thinking about Atma-Sphere MA-1 amp to drive Sound Lab speakers. I can go with A-S preamps (MP-1 or 3) but I was wondering if there are better sounding or better value preamps that match well with MA-1 amp. I am new to tubes and am concerned about the tube hassle, but it seems that the improvement in 3D and clarity of tubes may be worth it. Any recommendations? I wan to stay slightly below the proverbial "point of diminishing returns."
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chungjh OP
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@gdnrbob 
I am thinking about MP-3 3.3 VS M 1 3.3.
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chungjh OP
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@vittles   

I am thinking about the same system: 745 driven by MA-1. 

1. What is your room size?  Is MA-1 powerful enough for you? Other than loudness, I don't know if MA-2 adds much in SQ?

2. Are you using MP-1 or MP-1 3.3?
vittles
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20 X 16 feet.

MA-1 has tremendous power to run the speakers.

MP-1 version 3.2 

see this review also: 

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/02/03/las-vegas-2013-sound-lab/


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bellemusique
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Another vote for MP-1. I have MK 3.1 version and absolutely love it! Previously I was using MK 1.2 which already was fantastic. This almost latest version is even better. The match with M-60 is perfect. 
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