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Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else?
just to close the loop..  ended up ordering the slp-05. such a beautiful component indeed! it is dead silent with my gear (which was a massive relief). swapped out the stock tubes for a NOS Mullard GZ34 and a set of sylvania 6sn7 black plates and... 
Primaluna Preamp Users' Experiences Driving Solid State Amplifiers
I used an Evo 400 preamp into Nad M23/Apollon Purifi. No issues with either power amp. i let the Evo preamp do its usual routine on startup and only turn on the power amp when the preamp is ready for use.   
New DAC! Meitner MA3, Denafrips Terminator Plus, Holo May KTE, Mola Mola Tambaqui
i have the Meitner MA3, owned the Holo May KTE, and borrowed the MMT from a friend for a week. i also have the Wavelight and Wavedream Signature. If you're keen on i2s, then the MA3 is out. from the rest above, i'd go for the Rockna dacs over bot... 
Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else?
i returned the demo unit to the dealer. i actually really enjoyed the sound of this preamp, but sadly, i couldnt get rid of the background noise.. this despite switching out multiple tubes, cables, etc. I tried it with my speakers (Ascend Acoustic... 
Help recommend a good tube preamp
can I just tag along on this thread.  am looking for a pre. using a Primaluna Evo 400 and am currently demoing an atma-sphere mp3. I don't have a Backert dealer where Im at, so I'd have to blind buy, get it shipped international and fork out for ... 
"Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question)
@desktopguy ah thanks man. I read your previous post too fast. appreciate the reply though. I just ordered a set of Rothwell attenuators, so hopefully they'll do the trick.   
"Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question)
@desktopguy any feedback on the Rothwell attenuators with the slp-05?   
Atma-Sphere MP3 or something else?
@marco1  thank you for chiming in! after listening with the MP3, i find it hard to go back to my other preamp. Are you running stock tubes and does your unit have the Damping Package option? i was also recommended the VCap upgrade.  
Class D Integrated Amplifier Recommendations.
you can check out apollon audio.  I had their purifi stereo 1et400a and really enjoyed it. highly regret selling it a while back, and even contemplated buying another one again recently. however, I decided to give another amp/brand a go and pulle... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
@adg101 thanks for the info and suggestions! Very useful. I have some wywires items (had the headphone cable, and have power cords on order) but have not tried their interconnects or speaker cables.This is turning out to be a nice discussion on sp... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
@czarivey lol I wish there was a way to upvote your post! It should be an industry standard for manufactures to put your warmth rating for cables on their websites.. Haha!  
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
@tubegeek1950 oh i most definitely agree.. i love the sound a tube amplifier brings to the table. i do have a tube headphone amp with pre capability; it is in my other system, but am able to move it around to hook it up into the intended Raal chai... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
@pauly thanks! your sentiments on cables and EQ echo mine. @twoleftears i have the cardas clear reflection in the system between the pre and power amp, and it is one of my favourite interconnects. i had the golden presence, and also stupidly sold ... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
@ghdprentice i have two systems up and running.Roon Core on intel nucsystem 1sotm snh10guptone etherregen  + afterdark clock sotm sms200ultra neo + afterdark clockinnuos phoenix USBSingxer su6Rockna WavelightWoo Audio 33 JPS editionsystem 2 (wit... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
i appreciate the good intentions! really, i do.again, the speaker cables i need are for hooking up to the following item:https://raalrequisite.com/product/ribbon-amp-interface/which in turn hooks up to:https://raalrequisite.com/product/sr1a-earfie...