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

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?

You might consider everything from Modwright, all hand made to the highest standards….you can’t go wrong…

Friend has the VK-31SE and inspired me to buy a VK-33SE ... both excellent...but yours has been modified so probably no one here has a clue how it sounds...