Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk. 3.3 vs. VAC CPA-1 MK II or Avatar Super - Recommendations

Considering adding 2-channel Tube PreAmp or Integrated with otherwise all SS analog audio system.

(Oppo BDP-105 Bluray + Nakamichi RX-505 Cassette Deck) >> [(Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk. 3.3 PreAmp) or (VAC CPA-1 MK II PreAmp) or (VAC Avatar Super Integrated)] >> Parasound Halo A51 Amplifier >> Tyler Acoustics Linbrook System II Speakers.

The product link provides technical specifications/ reviews of each model.

Has anyone listened to & compared any of the Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk. 3.3, VAC CPA-1 MK II, or VAC Avatar Super? Can you comment on your experience & provide recommendations?

Thank you!

hitsofmisses10-22-2019 5:30am

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,546 posts 10-22-2019 at 05:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why not use a passive/active switching pre like the Schitt Saga?
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,546 posts 10-22-2019 at 11:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @hitsofmisses Agreed. However, the reason I suggested the Schiit passive (it has an active JFET option) was because you only have two high-level sources which could be fed into power amp(s). You do not necessarily need a massive preamp or an integrated as you have the Halo. While the Schiit doesn’t look much, it is a lot better than its price suggests.