I feel the same as the two posters above. Upgrading the stock tubes to some GT 12AX7-M's produced a much more coherent sound and quieter background in my tube box.
Jolida JD-9A or Pro-ject Tube Box SE phono preamp?
I have a Jolida JD-9 but have been told by a popular on-line retailer that the Pro-ject Tube Box SE provides cleaner response and is a lot more transparent than the Jolida. Both units use two 12AX7 tubes and cost about the same. Curious if anyone has listened to either of these units and what your thoughts are. Thanks, Bob