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Anyone had the opportunity to compare the mk3.3 phono stage sonic improvements to comparable outboard phono preamps? Strongly considering an MP-1 mk3.3, but concerned the phono stage presentation will not be at least on par with our current Zesto Andros PS1. Chassis space is limited for our system, thus adding a two-chassis preamp would necessitate replacing the Andros w/ a strong internal phono stage. Our cart is a Dyn XV-1s (Scoutmaster Sig), so the mk3.3 should be fine for the load. For reference, the MP-1 would replace a Simaudio Moon P-5 of 12+ yrs. Amps are Merrill Veritas mono blocks. Thanks for your thoughts, everyone ~
Edits: 06/17/16Follow Ups:
I own the MP-3 and have heard the phono in the new MP-1 3.3. (Wish I could aford the MP-1) It is clearly better than the phono in the 3.2 but it is still no where as good as a stand alone IMO. If you listen to analog less than 50% of the time than yes it's fine but if your main source is vinyl than find a stand alone you love and be happy.
I did what you are looking to do and did look at the Atma-Sphere. I originally had a home built CIN-MAG SUT with a NorthStar Phono hooked into a PASS X2.5 preamp and wanted to clean up all the cables and have one full function quality preamp. I ended up with the Audio Research SP20 and am very Happy. The only issue I have with the ARC SP20 is the gain to the Phono section its fixed and you can only can only use 2.5 to 4 Mv carts only or you will over load or not have enough gain.
Edits: 06/21/16
You are dealing with pretty esoteric stuff. There is no way for you to listen to the Atma-Sphere before plunking down $12,000?
If you are that space constrained that you have no room for one more component you might be fighting a losing battle against your listening space.
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