Mapletree Audio Design Preamps.


I'm looking for a tube preamp to replace my Musical Fidelity M2si. Searching classifieds here and elsewhere I've come across Mapletree Preamplifiers for sale that seem to be ridiculously inexpensive. A visit to their website and I floored by their pricing. A new Line 2CRM with a power supply listed for $800.00 new. It seems like a giant killer. Looks like it has everything you need and nothing you don't. Any endorsements or criticism of this product would be most welcome. Thanks in Advance
The rest of my system consists of.
Audiolab 6000CDT
Musical Fidelity V-90 DAC
Musical Fidelity M2si (pre-amp out)
Musical Fidelity X-P200
ESS RM II 6" monitors.

dierksb

I was always intrigued by Mapletree.  I never had the opportunity to hear one,however they always seem to get really great reviews by owners.  I’m guessing that these reviews are accurate because of the fact they only rarely show up on the used market.   Good luck with your search.  

Thanks. I playing with the idea of getting a new line stage from them. I don't need or want a phono section.
To be honest I can't really complain about the M2si as a preamp other than the fact there are no tubes in it.

It looks interesting -- but it's passive, right? So, no additional gain. Are you good with that?