Atma-Sphere MP-1 differentially balanced line stage/phono stage. The 6SN7-based LS is fantastic. The 12AT7-based phono section beats my BAT P10, but is too noisy for cartridges with less than .5mv gain. When taken together as an integrated preamp the unit is great value at $10K.
Second the Atma-Sphere MP-1. Detail, imaging, sound-staging, musicality are awesome. When matched with an AS amp, even better. Not cheap, but worth it.
My favorites of the 30-40 preamps I have heard thus far are: Kondo M1000 mk2 and I am sure the other two are nice as well New Audio Frontiers Absolute mk2 ARC Reference 3 Ayon Spheris
There are some others I have ehard that are really nice, but not quite my cup of tea.
Others I want to hear that I feel would become favorites once heard: Shindo Giscours and the like Tron Syren Allnic Audio L-4000 "The Messenger" CAT Legend VTL 7.5 mk2 Einstein "The Tube" CJ Art 3 Wyetech Opal
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