My tube phonoe stage has 8 tubes (4 x 12AU7, 4 x 12AX7). My cartridge output is .2mv, so I use a step up. My speakers are also very inefficient, so I have to turn up the volume on my preamp quite a bit.
Because of these factors I do hear a wee bit of tube rush coming out of it. I didn't hear that before I got this cartridge and speakers, using it with a higher output MM cartridge.
However, it makes no difference at all once the music starts playing. Truly enveloping sound.
I've heard several SS units sound very good on others systems. The differentiating factor there is that their vinyl sounded very similar to their digital, maybe a wee bit better. On my home system there is just no comparison. Vinyl rules outright (and I do have a very good digital player).
Because of these factors I do hear a wee bit of tube rush coming out of it. I didn't hear that before I got this cartridge and speakers, using it with a higher output MM cartridge.
However, it makes no difference at all once the music starts playing. Truly enveloping sound.
I've heard several SS units sound very good on others systems. The differentiating factor there is that their vinyl sounded very similar to their digital, maybe a wee bit better. On my home system there is just no comparison. Vinyl rules outright (and I do have a very good digital player).