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Valve phono stage
@lewm - thank you, appreciate your explanation. @almarg - & thanks also, informative. Keith told me - "A good fully shielded RCA to RCA interconnect from the turntable can give great sound with no hum and noise. It is the quality of the elect... 
Valve phono stage
@steveyork - what was your previous equipment?@lewm - thanks for the info... I'd like to hear the Steelhead.@atmasphere - so why do top phono stage designers use RCA inputs? 
Valve phono stage
@browndt - it is of consideration...@jperry - thanks for the suggestion. After a bit of research I have included it in my shortlist!@richopp - as I mentioned Upscale will not ship valve components outside the US.It looks like I may be able to get ... 
Valve phono stage
@tomwh - thanks but they're not offering the Maxxed Out although the site states they're working on something superior. @almarg - thanks not considered one of them...interesting option. @amg56- it's too expensive; as I mentioned my budget is $3800... 
Valve phono stage
@donvito101 - thanks but Upscale do not ship tube components outside the U.S. Although I have contacted a Manley dealer in NY who does...@lewm - I appreciate your suggestion but I want a dedicated PS.@dangcaonguyen - the problem is it's nearly $9k  
Valve phono stage
Thanks for your replies. @yogiboy  I have considered this!@bpoletti I've already contacted Keith inquiring about his VTPH-2A. This is a serious contender...@islandmandan I'll have a look at that.  
Valve phono stage
Not considered that... would you say I should? 
Phono stage inquiry
Thanks again for the replies guys.@lewm  it's interesting you say that because I have increased the gain setting to 100. Even though, I would have thought it should still be fairly quiet...@almarg  here are the specs - RIAA curve accuracy: 17Hz – ... 
Phono stage inquiry
I disconnected my tonearm cable from the Whest & the hiss is still present. Also I didn't mention that with the hiss there's also a mild hum. The chassis of the Whest is grounded.Also when I disconnected the XLRs from the Whest & increased... 
Phono stage inquiry
Thanks for the replies guys. It's good to know it's normal... so it's the design of the Whest...?@yogiboy what is your phono stage?Thanks Bill.Thanks for the info Steve, I'll try that. 
Interconnects and non-believers
So......what's going on? 
Don't waste money on ultrasonic RCMs
nothing is funny in audio.Lol! 
Please evaluate my system...
Tim, which power cables are you using & what is your wall socket? 
Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age?
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/wyred5/1.htmlI have the STP-SE Stage 2 & it is better than my previous pre (Pass Labs XP-20). 
Transport
Teac T1