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Atmasphere preamps

I have read some wonderfull reviews on both the atmasphere preamps I linked to through their website. One reviewer seemed to prefer the AS mp3 to the Cj 17, FS pres del, and the Lamm LL2. I did not find much about their preamps in the audio forums, so I thought I would start a new thread on them. How do any of you with first hand experience feel about these preamps, and what amp do you use with it that works well. My amp is a Vac ( kt-88 based) and speakers are the Vandy 5a.
fjn04
mcfarland
356 posts
 
Direct your inquiry to Ralph Karsten, owner of Atma-Sphere. They have a website. Check it out.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
I love mine. My amps are from Atma-Sphere as well.

My brother had an Atma-Sphere pre connected to KT-88 amps from Rogue. That pairing worked nicely IME.

I agree with Mcfarland, contact Atma-Sphere for their take.
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jond
3,400 posts
 
Guys, Fjn04 said in his post that he's been on their website and read the reviews. I think he's looking for actual user feedback which I think is perfectly legit. I don't have any to offer but I'm sure others do, so good luck.
fjn04 OP
1,339 posts
 
Thankyou, Jond
siddh
342 posts
 
I had owned the MP-1 for better than two years. Amps were A-S MA-2's. The match was very satifying. The amps need to be balanced. The phono stage should also be balanced. Ralph Karsten has prided himself on the phono stage, which he told me the piece was designed for. As a line stage the MP-1 was very musical, and with the MA-2, very detailed. For a short time I had a pair of Classe CAM 200's driving the A-S preamp. I found this to be a mismatch. As is typical, inserting the piece in your system proves most practical.
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