Phono stage inquiry


I have an upgraded Whest PS.30RDT & when I increase the volume on the phono stage input when nothing is playing to a level not too far beyond my usual listening volume, I can hear a hiss. 
Should it be silent? Do any of you have this with your phono stage?

Thanks for your time. 
infection

Showing 1 response by bpoletti

I have a Herron Audio VTPH-2a that is dead silent, even on the MC side.  There should be NO noise from a phono stage at slightly elevated listening levels.  If there is, it's either a bad unit or it's a bad design.