Mapletree Preamp experiences?

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.

Wow Mr. T.
Selling Mapletree?
Have you tried tube rolling etc????
It's a very nice pre.

Mariusz

Sorry. Double post.

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.

I bought the 4A SE ultra with all the upgrades the good doctor had to order (about 6 months ago). I must say it’s a sleeper that can be upgraded to run with the big boys. I highly recommend the Revelation Audio umbilical cord as a worthwhile upgrade (although the guys at Revelation can be a bit slow to respond). Also try some NOS stock tubes (I forget which ones but I can look it up for you if need be… I picked them up after reading a recommendation from another MAD owner)

My Ultra 4A SE feeds into a solid state McIntosh amp (MC402) driving Dynaudio Special 25’s. It’s a very sweet setup.

The MapleTree preamps are an excellent value for the money.

Good luck
Tony