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Is a SUT needed?

I have a Dynavector DRT XV 1s going into an Aesthetix Rhea Signature. The sound is great, but I do have to increase the volume due to the low output of the cart, which can produce a high noise floor, when listening to quieter passages.  Do you think a Dynavector SUT 200 would be a good match?  Any suggestions?
handymann

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jperry
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Have you tried low noise NOS tubes from Andy @ Vintage Tube Services?

http://vintagetubeservices.com/

You might want to give him a call.
jperry
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@handymann 

I had a Rhea and at the 62 db gain setting you should not have a noise issue with the right tubes. I bought RCA tubes from Andy on his recommendation that fit in my budget and that took care of noise floor issues.
jperry
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@handymann 

Glad to hear my suggestion helped with your problem. I assume you just replaced the V1 and V2 position tubes left and right. Those are most sensitive to noise issues.
jperry
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@handymann ,

IME having owned a Rhea, it will be hard for you to improve on the RCA tubes, you will get different flavors, but not tubes that are more quiet.

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