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Mapletree Preamp experiences?

Hi All,
I am just about to pull the trigger and order a Mapletree Line 2A SE preamp. I am looking for that good old warm, 3-dimensional, "the performers are actually in my listening room" tube magic (to be used with a solid state power amplifier). Any positive or negative comments from all you Mapletree preamp owners out there?
Many thanks!
bobup1998
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Wow Mr. T.
Selling Mapletree?
Have you tried tube rolling etc????
It's a very nice pre.

Mariusz
rockadanny
1,222 posts
 
Get a pair of NOS 12SX7GT tubes for it. Ask the good Dr. what he recommends. I got my tubes from him. BTW, I am keeping mine - it is just too good.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Wow Mr. T.
Selling Mapletree?
Have you tried tube rolling etc????
It's a very nice pre.

Mariusz
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Sorry. Double post.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi mariusz:

i have tried rca, sylvania, tunsol, ge, brimar, mullard and probably one or two other 6sn7s. without the treble attenuation, i don't want to listen to the preamp. i have varied power cords and interconnect cables as well.

it is not a vintage tube preamp. many of the older cj, audio research, cary slp 70, and other older preamps are more satisfying.
i definitely prefer my nobis proteus and audio not kits l3 line stage.

if you like a somewhat lean and analytical sound, then the mapletree is ok.
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