Some years back I had the then most recent Atma-Sphere MP-1 preamp along with the MA-2 Mk 2.3 monoblocks. They were driving Dynaudio Confidence C2s with the source being a VSE-modded Sony 777es. The AS gear was the most transparent, fast, textured, layered equipment I have ever heard. Everything just sounded right.
I also heard AS gear on the big (at that time) Sound Lab electrostats on a vinyl set-up. I can't remember what that vinyl rig was comprised of but what I do remember was it's total cost was in the neighborhood of about $50k. THAT was the best system I have ever heard.
The only knock I had against Ralph's gear was the amount of heat they generated. With the big monoblocks I had, I barely used them during the summer. But the sound they produced was exquisite. I also never had any problems with them.
I also heard AS gear on the big (at that time) Sound Lab electrostats on a vinyl set-up. I can't remember what that vinyl rig was comprised of but what I do remember was it's total cost was in the neighborhood of about $50k. THAT was the best system I have ever heard.
The only knock I had against Ralph's gear was the amount of heat they generated. With the big monoblocks I had, I barely used them during the summer. But the sound they produced was exquisite. I also never had any problems with them.