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Hum coming from Turntable
Cleeds….just bought the TT recently, i had 3 phono stages to swap out to see if i can back track the problem, with the same results.  It’s for sure the noise is coming from the TT or phono cable.  
Hum coming from Turntable
Fyi… i am using a Forsell Air Reference and Air Tangent tonearm.   The table materials are acrylic and wood, and the tonearm is made of plastic and aluminum with Rca output for the Tonearm.   
Hum coming from Turntable
holmz… my household grounding is excellent, all of the ground are properly attached.  Motor and speed controller are both unplug, i still get a hum noise.   
Emission Labs Tube Warranty Problems
bigsecret... i feel bad for you, such a big company, with bad business.  I was thinking about purchasing a pair of EML 5u4 rectifier, after reading your post, i will think twice, really appreciate the awareness!  Hope all will turn out the best on... 
Atmasphere mp1 mk3.3 with phono
too many tubes on the phono section (10 tubes total ), no way it can handle .20v low mc, even when the manufacture claims that it has a total of 78db gain,  both chassis are the flimsiest designs, the power supply parts are from surplus ( not a si... 
Atmasphere mp1 mk3.3 with phono
Spoke with Ralph, he wants $2400 for both the preamp section and phono with caddock upgrades.  I think that just too steep for Caddock resistors!   
Atmasphere mp1 mk3.3 with phono
according to the manufacture they stated JJ for the preamp section (6sn7) and for the phono section they recommend the Shugan from China.  Anyone with accurate info.  let me know?  
Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system
if you are streaming then i would not bother with a preamp. Simplicity with less headache, no need for interconnects, power cable, tube matching, etc....peace of mind just pure music. If you are going to spend money on another preamp, for sure in ... 
Atma-sphere MP-3 Mk III vs Alnic L-10000 OTL linestage + Allnic phono aotl
I had both units Mp3 and Mp1 in my set up.   Using stock tubes or aftermarket NOS, no way i can say that the Atmasphere Phono section works on Low MC.  Balanced cables or Rca single ended, whatever choice of cables ( i tried them all).  It gets wo... 
Atma-sphere MP-3 Mk III vs Alnic L-10000 OTL linestage + Allnic phono aotl
I have the Atmasphere mp3 mk3 with all silver vcaps.  I don’t recommend it, phono stage to me is not a user friendly, extremely noisy, to me an overly priced preamp.  I recommend the Allnic, hands down the unit to buy.   
The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator...worth a look.
Daveyf... i was One of the Biggest fan of SF, but i have to say, i prefer the older Electra Amator more than the new version.  SF are not made like before when Franco Serblin was the head designer/chief, SF now are poorly made, all cabinets, mater... 
Top resistors
It was a single custom 2575 low tolerance and super low noise, in a single configuration, which was mounted from the back of the Wilson Grand slam.  The Vishay was too refine, just didn’t match with the Titanium tweeter that was on the speakers.   
what is your opinion ?
Sabih... i dealt with Ralph@Atmasphere he did not patented the OTL designs, he is just B.S.ing with you, don’t believe him.  Just ignore his arrogant responses believe me i own his preamp, he claims it’s a balanced symmetry designs on his preamp, ... 
NBS 3S power cable
hiendmmoe... the new line from NBS is totally different, you will be surprised, it’s a completely new beast.  The 3s power cord is very nice, it’s a big improvement over the older series 
NBS 3S power cable
mmbl622...Nbs 3s pc works best with cd player, dac or phono and preamp.  For power amp i recommend the BL2 or BL3 from nbs.  I don’t recommend using any power conditioner or power distributor.   Hope this help!