Atma-Sphere MP-1 and MP-3 comparison


Hello,
I know this topic has been spoke of before, but after reading the various brief and vague posts, I have been left wanting...

So I employ those who have directly compared/contrasted the Atma-Sphere MP1 and MP3 preamps. Please give a review of what you liked and disliked, what you heard and how you would describe it; primarily focussing on what you found similar and dissimilar directly between the two.

Of course, we understand the MP1 is the senior, but how close (or not) does the MP3 come...

Thanks
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Pubul57, what power cord are you using? suggestions? I currently have lying around a Virtual Dynamics David, Shunyata Black Mamba, and a Grover Huffman -- haven't tried any yet...
My MP-1 responded well to power cord swaps. At the time, I used either a Purist Audio Dominus Ferrox, Telwire Reference, or BMI Hammerhead MK IV. Each sounded subtly different...the Dominus had the typical Purist bass weight. The Telwire and BMI were more balanced. The BMI had the quietest midrange and highs. As I recall, I ended up with the BMI most of the time.