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Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp

Does anyone have any experience with the new Fosgate Phono Preamp? I'm currently using the Moon LP 5.3 with power supply upgrade which has been great, but I'm intrigued by the Fosgate. I've been auditioning one for the last few weeks and really like it. It has a very natural tone and listening to music with it is very enjoyable.

My one concern is that I hear much higher noise vs. the Moon when the needle isn't on the record. Not sure if this should be a real concern, given that I like what I'm hearing, but would like to hear other perspectives.
marlonrsmith

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ffedde
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Hi, just got a used Fosgate Signature Phono V1 that is a little noisy and I am suspecting the tubes. Any suggestions if this is likely? Also, what brand were the stock tubes? The current tubes are: 

V2,V1: 2x Jolinda 12AT7 WA USA

V3: 1x 6DJ8 Unison Research 

V4: 1x Svetlana 12AX7

V5,V6: 2x Mullard 12AT7/ECC81 Russia

V7: 1x 6x4 USA

I would be grateful for any help. Thanks. Frank

ffedde
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Thanks, Gary. This has been extremely helpful! :) I suspect the previous owner removed his more expensive tubes and just threw a bunch of “left over” tubes on the unit. I will try your suggestions and see if this may result in improvements. 
ffedde
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One more question, Gary. What brand is your original 6DJ8 tube in case I can find a matched pair?
ffedde
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Thanks Gary and tablejockey for the much appreciated support. I talked to Ken at Musical Surroundings and he was Indeed very nice. I ended up getting two EH 6922 and two Tung-Sol 12ax7 to see if this solves the issue. I will post how it turns out! ;)
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