Mapletree Preamp experiences?

i own a mapletree preamp. it's a modern tube design. i have tried different 6sn7 tubes, as well. it favors truth, rather than beauty. it definitely is not warm, unless you ask lloyd to include a treble attenuator, which is part of my design.

i doubt you will find any preamp in production which has the classic tube sound. such a presentation is what most manufacturers are trying to avoid. i have auditioned many tube preamps, as i am a reviewer. i have also attended many ces shows.

the sound you are describing can be obtained by carefully selecting an older preamp, probably ventage 1980's or 1970's. i suggest that you listen for yourself and come to your own conclusions. i find the mapletree, a bit analytical, and i have owned it for over 2 years.

perhaps you want tio buy mine. let me know.

hi mariusz:

i have tried rca, sylvania, tunsol, ge, brimar, mullard and probably one or two other 6sn7s. without the treble attenuation, i don't want to listen to the preamp. i have varied power cords and interconnect cables as well.

it is not a vintage tube preamp. many of the older cj, audio research, cary slp 70, and other older preamps are more satisfying.
i definitely prefer my nobis proteus and audio not kits l3 line stage.

if you like a somewhat lean and analytical sound, then the mapletree is ok.