Thanks @sbank , @elliottbnewcombjr and @mesch for the inputs. I think I'll go with SS phono.
Tube phono pre amp or Tube preamp + SS phono
Hi,
My current chain is
VPI classic + Ortofon MC quintet black -> Goldnote (PH10+PSU10) phono -> Eddie Current Studio Jr -> Focal Utopia and Hifiman HE1k. I am very happy with the chain. But want to add a little more warmth to the sound. I do not want to change the Amp or the headphones.
I am wondering if it makes more sense to have a Tube phono preamp or keep the Phono SS and have a Tube preamp?
One thing I am very sensitive to is the noise floor of the phono stage. Even my Goldnote had some some noise floor that drove me crazy and I spent a lot of time correcting it.
I am not looking for higly analytical sound but very good resolution + some tube warmth.
My current chain is
VPI classic + Ortofon MC quintet black -> Goldnote (PH10+PSU10) phono -> Eddie Current Studio Jr -> Focal Utopia and Hifiman HE1k. I am very happy with the chain. But want to add a little more warmth to the sound. I do not want to change the Amp or the headphones.
I am wondering if it makes more sense to have a Tube phono preamp or keep the Phono SS and have a Tube preamp?
One thing I am very sensitive to is the noise floor of the phono stage. Even my Goldnote had some some noise floor that drove me crazy and I spent a lot of time correcting it.
I am not looking for higly analytical sound but very good resolution + some tube warmth.