Choosing between 2 preamps


Hello

I have narrowed down my search to 2 preamps that comes in my budget.

BAT VK-31se

Atma Sphere MP 3 with phono stage(not sure which mk i sent a mail to Ralph)

Both around 2200-2300 dollars.

The BAT Capacitors have been changed to Audience Auricap, instead of 6 each side there are 2 of 10.0mfd 400vdc.

both sounds good, I heard the Atmasphere with my power and B&W 802 diamond, sound was pretty anemic , but i think my power couldn’t drive the speaker properly (AUDIO RESEARCH REF75se)

 

between both of them because I didnt listen side by side I cant really tell, also difference in all other gear except my Power amp.

 

I would be happy to get suggestions regarding it. Thank you

honeybadgertube

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Got the Atma Sphere mp 3 mk3.2.

 

thinking about putting Gold Lion 12au7 for 130dollar or

CBS hytron 5814a 12au7 from 1960 NOS 200$

Any experience with these Tubes?

also suggests for 6sn7gt that not too costy?

@ghdprentice those were not my speakers.

my speakers Sonus Faber Electa Amator 1.

but I am right now looking for a preamplifier (i dont have)

and I can’t audition these two at home…

can you share with me your idea between BAT and Atma Sphere

@noromance yes used with phono i think its mk 3.2/3.1.

Aounds too high? I don’t live in the US and all US gear is pretty pricey here.

 

@elliottbnewcombjr I didn’t understand if you talked about the visually look of the MP-3 , sorry.

also can you link me about the soviet tubes? It’s just normal 6h30 sovtek/ elctro harmonic from what i know.