Atma-Sphere MA-2 Amplifier

[Nuforce]

Perhaps you could just acquire some socket riser plugs to raise up a couple of the tubes. That’s what I’m doing

Good idea thanks. As I don't plan to ever sell mine I think I will do the resistor upgrade next year, and possibly have them rewired in silver wire.

Best amps in the world maybe.

 

[DetroitVinylRob]

Good idea thanks. As I don't plan to ever sell mine I think I will do the resistor upgrade next year, and possibly have them rewired in silver wire.

Best amps in the world maybe.

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Ah! Silver Editions (like mine)!

 

[Dennis Meijer]

Perhaps you could just acquire some socket riser plugs to raise up a couple of the tubes. That’s what I’m doing

On the MA-1 there is little space between the tubes. The other 6SN7s from S4A are not narrow either, so that will require trial and error. Ordered 4 pieces. I will also try them in the MP-1, although I am very satisfied with my old Foton's. I have struggled to find three ribbed anode versions from '51. I'm curious what the Linlai’s can say in return.

 

[Dennis Meijer]

Good idea thanks. As I don't plan to ever sell mine I think I will do the resistor upgrade next year, and possibly have them rewired in silver wire.

Best amps in the world maybe.

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As far as I'm concerned, they're not going to leave our house until I'm dead. At least that's the plan. This applies at least as much to the MP-1. This is crucial for the sound of my entire set. On Monday, the baby will be transported home from Ralph again after an update. I used the pre of the Aurender for a while, but it really doesn't come close, not even a little, to the MP-1.

 

[Nuforce]

I must audition the MP-1 at some point. I use a KR Audio P135 with 46 globes.

 

[Dennis Meijer]

I must audition the MP-1 at some point. I use a KR Audio P135 with 46 globes.

I don't know your pre-amp, but I have had the MP-1 for 16 years now and every time I enjoy the enormously wide and deep listening window, the high involvement, etc. I have not yet come across anything that suits me better, but to be honest, I I'm no longer looking for better. I now have an MP-3 from a friend that I am fitting with new tubes. This one is f...ing good in itself. In short, I have been hooked from day 1. I might give this a listen. I would like to invite you, but it's not nearby, so to speak.

 

[DetroitVinylRob]

Now all I need is enough PV capture and energy cell storage to offset my MA-1s!

 

[Dennis Meijer]

Now all I need is enough PV capture and energy cell storage to offset my MA-1s!

Yes, the MA-1 is not a very economical friend. But despite that, he remains a great friend.