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best phono stage under 10k

Hi
I am looking for a phono preamp I have a radio antenna behind my house (I have had problems with the radio signal and noise with phono -tubes) so I am determined to go in search of a solid state, I am inclined to the warm sound, any recommendations?
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@tomic601   I've had zero luck rolling tubes in my Herron...I always go back to the stock EHs that Keith provided to get the best sound.  Sounds like you're enjoying the RCAs?  Presumably in the 1st gain stage?
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@tomic601  

Yeah, Keith has the phono pre voiced very well with the stock tubes.  I found that I get my best improvements rolling the tubes in my linestage instead and just leaving the Herron alone.
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Another vote for the Herron phono stage. It’s not warm...it’s dead on neutral but with wide open sonics. To attain the slightest touch of warmth, but while maintaining air, detail, and image, I use NOS Mullard 7308s in my VAC linestage.
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