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Balanced preamps with Atma-sphere MA-2's

I just purchased a pair of Atma-sphere MA-2 Mk. II.3 OTL monoblocks (thanks Siddh) to drive my Dynaudio Confidence C2's. Right now, I am using a single-ended SAS 10A tube preamp with pretty darn good results. But, Ralph at AS and Brian at Essential Audio state that the AS amps really need a balanced preamp to shine. What are you MA-2 owners using for a preamp? TIA.
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pubul57
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R f Sayles, did you choose the Aesthetix Calypso over the MP-3 after comparing the two, or hear the Aesthetix, loved it, and decided to go with it?
pubul57
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On Ralph K's website he seems to suggest that there is not much difference between various types of balanced cables when used between his pre and amp. Your experience? It would be nice to buy some simple, well-made, inexpensive cables for a change. Too good to be true?
pubul57
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Thanks for your feedback. I bought a $70 balanced IC from Signal Cable.
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