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Ssssh, is your tube preamp really that quiet?

Does anyone own, or know of, a tube preamp that is TRULY QUIET even when the volume is turned up? On my CAT tube preamp, there is always a certain amount of tube rush when the volume is up. This doesn't really bother me as it is not really audible when music is playing, BUT I'm sure the sound could be better IF this wasn't the case. Anyone have a totally quiet tube preamp?? No ssssh whatsoever!
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ARC sp16 is very quiet when all tubes are working well. One might be hard pressed to know it is a tube device just listening. Surprises me in that regard all the time.

Phono section is a tougher beast to keep quiet, but it is not a problem with the right especially quiet tube in slot 1.
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