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Recommended 12au7/5814s for Atma-sphere MP-3
Is Blackburn the factory of choice for Mullard 12au7s? 
Recommended 12au7/5814s for Atma-sphere MP-3
Thanks Tvad. I'm going to give the Mullards a try (either CV4003 or 12au7). 
Recommended 12au7/5814s for Atma-sphere MP-3
So what 6sn7s have you settled on for the MP-1? I'm using the early production Sylvania GTBs - stick with this and focus on the 12au7s? - I'll be looking for some Mullards based on comments so far. 
Recommended 12au7/5814s for Atma-sphere MP-3
What makes a bigger difference, the 12au7s in the MP-3, or the VT-231/6sn7s in V1 of the M-60s? That is, which would you after first? I also read somewhere that VT-231/GTs were prone to microphonics compared with the GTA/Bs. 
Recommended 12au7/5814s for Atma-sphere MP-3
The Mullard is the one obvious pair I do not currently own that I do want to try. Are they all the same (CV4003 and the 12Au7s), any good sources? Does seem like Andy at VTS carries them. I agree that the Amperex would be great to own, but the pri... 
What Solid State PreAmp?
What amp will you be using? 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
What 6sn7s have you been succesful with in the MP-1. I'm using Early Sylvania 6sn7 gtb and they sound very good to me and quiet as far as I can tell. I'm using RCA Clear Tops for the 12au7 position (no phone stage). 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
Indeed, and I could get rid of my furnace in the winter time. Tony, I somehow suspect that I may very well have to try the faceoff someday. 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
I can't tell if I'm hearing what I expect to be hearing, but it is the classic Joule/Atma divide one a bit warmer and more colorful, the other very transparent and incredible low level resolution - you can guess which is which./? I'm going to use ... 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
I'm using VH Audio Flavor 4, which I think are well made, but don't know how they might compare to others; but the system sounds very good with Atma/Atma combo. My final decision might be to upgrade to an MP-1; I love the M60s with my Merlins, and... 
Preamp Experiences with Atma-sphere Amps
It arrived. :) 
Need Some Help Choosing an Integrated Amp
Well, another similar low power integrated with great reviews and user comments is the Red Wine 30.2, 30 watts, battery powered, with a high quality stepped attenuator. See the sixmoons reviews and threads on the GON. I have not heard it, but the ... 
Need Some Help Choosing an Integrated Amp
With those speakers I would look for a very high quality, lowish power, high current Class A integrated. One brand that comes to mind is Sugden from England. I think too much power would be wasted on speakers as sensitive as yours. 
Speltz/Atma-sphere & Merlins
Thank you for your responses. Sounds like it has its place, but not with my speakers. 
Need Some Help Choosing an Integrated Amp
I also triple the MA2275, but I'm very biased towards tubes. I don't think you find many folks who have tried the MAC SS and tubes integrated and would say they preferred the the SS. But Pass SS is someting I could live with.