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Manley Chinook to Aesthetix Rhea Signature?

Curious if anyone has an input as to jumping from my Manley Chinook to a Aesthetix Rhea Signature would be worth the cost? Running a Hana ML and love the sound, but the curiosity has got the cat. I'm really surprised at how quiet the Chinook is especially coming from solid state. I would image the Hana ML doesn't require too high of gain to present too much noise in the Aesthetix?
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I’ve heard the Zesto with a Merrill-Williams REAL table and it’s very good.
Look at the Modwright 9X with built in SUT. Both @tomic601 and I run Croft RS phono amps, which, with a set of Telefunkens punch well above their price point. Again, you’d need a SUT but you’d have the choice to tune things as you move up from your budget Hana.
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@j-wall Nothing wrong with a good used example especially at half price!

Note the Herron VTPH-2A is no longer made.
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I agree with tomic601 though that improvements to your source and upgraded tubes and Nobsound springs under your Chinook might get you there without needing the Rhea. Maximize what you have, then get the Rhea Signature. 
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There is a Rhea Signature available here for $4500. 
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649721327-aesthetix-rhea-signature-phono-preamplifier-wnos-telef...
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