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Dipping toes in tube preamp pool!!
Nice part on the Atma-Sphere products is Ralph will update them at a fair price when new updates come out. And new three year warranty when you get an update. Who else does that? Customer Service is as good as you will ever get anywhere.  
Dipping toes in tube preamp pool!!
Atma-Sphere with VCaps are pretty awesome preamps. 
Upgraded Atma-Sphere MA-1 from 3.0 to 3.3
I doubt I’ll ever be able to afford a MP-1. But I hear what your saying. I am looking for an MP-3. Then save to have that upgraded. baby steps.... lol.... All I know is these are all I could ever ask for. They even look great.... lol...  
adcom equipment.....
I have own the Adcom 545ii, 555ii and the 565ii. I have my 565’s modified by MusicalConcepts. They sounded pretty good driving Maggies. They matched very well with them. Also Nelson Pass made a comment that a couple certain parts were changed out ... 
Bel Canto 3.0 vs 2.7 DACs
Ok here we go..... I picked up a demo Dac 2.7. It basically does everything slightly better than my Dac 3.0. It is slightly brighter also but not harsh by any means. Slightly better clarity, space, more information along the lines of detail. Sound... 
Choosing a good preamp
Atma-Sphere MP3 3.3 with vcaps  would be a great preamp to drive them.  
Preamplifier for Quicksilver V4s
I have heard an Atma-Sphere MP-3 3.3 with vcaps and it was very nice to say the least. 
Atma-sphere Updates
@pryso x2 very well said. 
Atma-sphere Updates
Jtgofish, I completely disagree with your statements. I have never heard, or read anything of which your alluding to.   
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
 I’d take a serious look at Atma-sphere With full options 
Vandersteen VLR CT
Maplegrovemusic, if you talking about AP. They never have anything current. Alot of things the sell are many years old. Or several models back. That way they can push people in other directions. They like to sell ARC, Wilson and Magnepan. Most oth... 
Vandersteen VLR CT
Thanks for the responses...... May have to make a 500 mile round trip to see the dealer. Be nice as large of a city as Minneapolis and St Paul if they had a dealer.  
Vandersteen 2ce sig ii vs Devore 0/93
Prof you are so correct.... Now I am going hijack my own thread... lmao...   For you Vandie people.... How do you feel about the Magnepan 1.7i’s if you’ve heard them?    Thanks again guys this was a great thread with excellent feedback. 
Anyone Here Have Atma-Sphere Amps?
I have the MA-1 silvers and M60’s as well as a hot rodded UV-1. And can say Bob  is spot on.... Never had an issue with the tubes. Also he customer support is one of the absolute best in the industry. His amps and preamps are truly magnificent in ... 
Vandersteen 2ce sig ii vs Devore 0/93
Thanks everyone... I really appreciate the input. As I always do. Been reading and lurking for many years on here. So much good sound advice.