Exlibris, thanks for your follow-up comment about the Atma-Sphere MP-1 in combination with the Atma-Sphere MA-2 amps. I'm continuing to use my Aestheitx Io Signature with volume controls directly into my MA-2s (just as does Hemisferik). Albert's comments continue to tweak my curiosity about the improvement that might be possible with the addition of a high quality line stage like the MP-1 or Callisto, so perhaps this is something I'll have to explore one day.
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