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Low noise tube compliment for an Aesthetix Rhea?

What satisfying tube compliment experience has anyone here had with the Aesthetix Rhea phono stage? I'm using stock tubes and want a quieter background. Using a Dynevector VX1S cartridge on a Thorens TD850 turntable. The arm is a Wilson Benesch.
frontier1
frontier1 OP
42 posts
 
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.
nutella
223 posts
 
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.
handymann
383 posts
 
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.

handymann
383 posts
 
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.  

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