Viiu, I have to disagree with your advice to a relative novice regarding buying tubes on eBay. eBay is a quagmire when it comes to tube buying. I have been ripped off more often than not, and I have stopped using eBay as a source. Perhaps you have knowledge and experience regarding the sellers that allows you to pick and choose, but I would advise this poster to pay a few extra bucks and buy tubes from a well known, well liked vendor.
rhea better with high or low output MC?
Hi all,
I've heard that the Rhea is a beautiful sounding phono stage with the largest reservation relating to noise. I'm wondering whether the noise is accentuated due to gain and whether there is any improvement when used with a high output MC as opposed to a low output one. I'm considering a rhea / benz ebony H or Benz ebony L (or alternate cartridge) on a rega p9 combo with a tube pre.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
fmj
I've heard that the Rhea is a beautiful sounding phono stage with the largest reservation relating to noise. I'm wondering whether the noise is accentuated due to gain and whether there is any improvement when used with a high output MC as opposed to a low output one. I'm considering a rhea / benz ebony H or Benz ebony L (or alternate cartridge) on a rega p9 combo with a tube pre.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
fmj