I am a big fan on the Model 3. I have not heard the 3 Signature upgrade yet, but I plan to have it done next.
Buying used (price averages around $650), the Model 3 is a stone cold killer. It spanked a top of the line Naim preamp (IMHO) and outperformed an ATC CA2. Its not a sexy looking machine but it has incredible imaging, soundstaging and all the other audiophool stuff while preserving the pace, rhythm and timing that makes hifi so much fun, at least to me.
Plus, Muse offers an upgrade path which is very reasonably priced.
Have a listen for yourself, of course; but a better active preamp with this much functionality and performance in this price range is hard to imagine.
Buying used (price averages around $650), the Model 3 is a stone cold killer. It spanked a top of the line Naim preamp (IMHO) and outperformed an ATC CA2. Its not a sexy looking machine but it has incredible imaging, soundstaging and all the other audiophool stuff while preserving the pace, rhythm and timing that makes hifi so much fun, at least to me.
Plus, Muse offers an upgrade path which is very reasonably priced.
Have a listen for yourself, of course; but a better active preamp with this much functionality and performance in this price range is hard to imagine.