Low noise tube compliment for an Aesthetix Rhea?

I don't think you are going to get away from the tube noise with ANY NOC tubes with the rhea.

I have tried the Rhea twice at home with my dyna XV-1 and while it sounds good, I personally could not live the tube noise.

If you are looking at another tube phono stage, the ARC PH7 is amazing and quiet to boot. Just make sure you have an active line stage as it only has 57db of gain.

cheers

Well since I originally posted my question re low noise tubes, I've tried a host of NOS tubes. I'm now using Phillips ECC83 from v1 through v4 with very good results. Neutral, reasonably quiet and extremely revealing. With the exception of a set of GE5751 in the v1 position, I suspect it won't get much better. I am however assembling the K&K SE phono stage and am looking forward to it's performance.

Realistically you have two choices. Dump the pre or get a higher output cart. I had the Rhea and even tried it with a step-up. I was not prepared to throw more money at it and waste more time looking for tubes so I got rid of it.

Frontier 1
Did u end up solving your tube rush problem with the Rhea? I have the same set up and am looking to lower the noise floor.

Frontier 1
Did u end up solving your tube rush problem with the Rhea? I have the same set up and am looking to lower the noise floor.  I’ve been considering an SUT.