Is there any benefit to a tubed phono stage?

I am using a hybrid integrated that has a tubed input stage. Is there any benefit to a tubed phono stage over non-tubed?

jdarnell05-17-2006 7:47pm

r_f_sayles Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 872 posts 05-20-2006 at 04:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The only benefit to a tube phono stage is "fidelity" otherwise it's just a big pain in the ass. I love the sound of my Aesthetix Rhea and I have a friend with an I/O signature which sound's beautiful. Either make music like no SS phono I have ever heard. If you like vinyl, you'll really like vinyl on tubes! Happy Listening!