TUBE or S/S Phono Amp with an all s/s system?


I looking for a phono amp with mm/mc (high output) with better than average gain. I'm using KreLL pre & KreLL amp, cartridge is Grado Reference. I understand output impedance is something to consider when trying to match components...so which way would you go, tube or s/s for phono amp? What specs should I be looking for?

KreLL amp input impedance > 47K
KreLL preamp input impedance > 47K / output impedance 10ohms

I'm quite "green" as far as "tech" talk goes, so I'll be the first to admit that I have a deficiency in this area.

Thanks for your advice,

TSDS
(technical specifications deficiency syndrome)
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Showing 2 responses by john_schroeder

I had a system with a Krell KAV 300i and an Audio Research PH-3 and the Grado Reference. It was a great match. The PH-3 (or PH-3 SE) is a hybrid FET input 6922 output. I am still using the PH-3 and the Grado, but not the Krell as I have moved on to a system with high efficiency speakers.

Don't worry about the impedance. The important thing is that the input impedance of the follower stage be higher than the output impedance of the driver stage. That's pretty much guaranteed with any pair of high end components. You may want to play around with cartidge impedance matching at the phono preamp, but it too is not critical and often requires soldering in a resistor. I've done a couple of experiments but the Grado Reference seems to like the PH-3 the way it comes.
I'm happy with what I've got at the moment. However, I often see the ARC PH-3 for sale on Audiogon at reasonable prices.