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High gain hybrid circuit ss/tube MC phono stage

I'm looking for a high gain hybrid MC phono stage for low output MC cartridge. Stage must be ultra quiet and have gain upwards of 65db. I'm aware of Herron, but I'm not keen on having to deal with the 12volt tubes he uses. What else is out there??

Thanks
reb1208
restock
831 posts
 
Vacuumstate makes a full function pre that uses a solid state MC state and MM phono stage with 6922 tubes. Excellent user comments on that one. This would be my candidate for a new phono/line pre. Hopefully I will get to hear one soon.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
The K&K Audio SE is a hybrid design. Offers a variety of gain options.
kurt_tank
1,189 posts
 
How about the Manley Steelhead? It sounds exactly like what you want. Quiet, yet high gain, and very musical. Of course being a reference grade phono stage, it is a bit pricey @ $7,300, (at least that was the price the last time I checked).
reb1208 OP
518 posts
 
More info:

Currently I'm running a moded tube linestage(no intention on changing) and a ss phono stage. I've recently moded a "tube" cd player with superb results. Now my ss phono stage leaves me wanting more and I'm leaning towards the stand alone hybrid design.
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