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Can you have too many tubes?

Hi...I have a TAD-150 signature tube preamp driving a Rogue Audio 90 tube amp. My front end is a Michell Gyro SE II with a Clearaudio Viruoso MM cartride. Would I be moving up if I added a dedicated phono stage? And if so, should it be tube or SS? Any recommendations are appreciated.
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g_m_c
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I was 100% tubes, up in the 30's.
I just could not keep up with the paranoia of problem tubes.
You certainly need a tester, or access to one if you go with many tubes...Or live near Alberporter..which I actually think I do.

I am now down to an Art Audio Jota SET amp, 6 tubes, and Tom Evans pre and phono pre gear. The Evans is dead quiet and the Art Audio is liquid.

I feel in balance.
For the time being.
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