fcrowder, why not tubes? i have the aesthetix io in totally stock form, and it is wonderful. very quiet and able to drive the lowest output cartriges, the only drawback is rack space and heat.
the very best dynamics of any audio product i have heard, with tonality and a "breath of life" to the soundstage that ss can only dream of. i've had 2 trouble-free years with the io and can't imagine a better phono stage.
the stock io can be improved with additional power supplies and tube rolling.
you must have your reasons for ss direction but if you haven't heard the io you owe it to yourself to try it.
the very best dynamics of any audio product i have heard, with tonality and a "breath of life" to the soundstage that ss can only dream of. i've had 2 trouble-free years with the io and can't imagine a better phono stage.
the stock io can be improved with additional power supplies and tube rolling.
you must have your reasons for ss direction but if you haven't heard the io you owe it to yourself to try it.