Choosing between 2 preamps
Hello
I have narrowed down my search to 2 preamps that comes in my budget.
BAT VK-31se
Atma Sphere MP 3 with phono stage(not sure which mk i sent a mail to Ralph)
Both around 2200-2300 dollars.
The BAT Capacitors have been changed to Audience Auricap, instead of 6 each side there are 2 of 10.0mfd 400vdc.
both sounds good, I heard the Atmasphere with my power and B&W 802 diamond, sound was pretty anemic , but i think my power couldn’t drive the speaker properly (AUDIO RESEARCH REF75se)
between both of them because I didnt listen side by side I cant really tell, also difference in all other gear except my Power amp.
I would be happy to get suggestions regarding it. Thank you
Quickie peek, I would pass on the BAT based on the comments about the Soviet Tube they use. Atma-Sphere, I wish I liked it's looks because everything seems right! I wonder if they could provide a Stereo/Mono in addition to or even instead of Phase, and if not remote balance, then separate left and right volume controls. |
@noromance yes used with phono i think its mk 3.2/3.1. Aounds too high? I don’t live in the US and all US gear is pretty pricey here.
@elliottbnewcombjr I didn’t understand if you talked about the visually look of the MP-3 , sorry. also can you link me about the soviet tubes? It’s just normal 6h30 sovtek/ elctro harmonic from what i know. |
