What is wrong with tubes? I recently traded up from an ARC PH3 to a used Aesthetix Io and was so blown away I subsequently purchased the companion Callisto line stage. These are world class pieces with the stock tubes in 'em and with low noise NOS tube selections in the right spots...
Advice on Phono Stage
I need advice on a phono stage. I have an ARC PH3SE which sounds a little bright in my system. I'm running it through a Threshold T2 line stage and Pass Aleph amps into Dynaudio Contour 3.3 speakers. Turntable is VPI Aries, 10.5 tonearm, and a Benz Ruby H cartridge. Cables are Cardas and Discovery. Can anyone recommend a phono stage that will add a little warmth to the system? I don't want to go over $4000 new or used and would prefer SS over tubes. Thanks.