Hybrid tube/ss phono pre amps. Are they better than just Tube or SS alone?

So I have been reading up about Phono Preamps. There are so many to choose from in the $2500 and under price range new or used.

I’m leaning towards the Hybrid Tube/SS kind because loads of reviews and people are saying you can get the best of both worlds. Is this hype or real?

Allnic H1201 and Manley Chinook (both used) seem to be the favorites at the high end of my price range. Who are the others… hopefuly not too far off in performance but less expensive?

Looking for one that is very flexable and works well with the greatest range of TT’s, carts, and arms. And does a good overall job with the highs, lows, midrange, and soundstage.

The HK990’s phono input does a decent job but imho it seems weak in the midrange. I believe the consensus is that external phono preamps create better sound.

Someone has suggested I save up and get a higher end intergraded with a phono input but I like the flexibility a seperate one will give me when I decide to upgrade from the HK990.

Here is my current system. All of it will eventually be upgraded. I’m going to do one upgrade on all these components and that will be the end of my journey down the rabbit hole of this hobby… at least for a long time.

Harmon Karmon HK990
VPI Scout turntable with a JMW-9 memorial arm and an Ortofon 2m bronze cartridge (mm)
Revels F52’s
SVS PB-NSD subwoofer.

So there you have it…. what do you think?

Thanks

Meambler