Devialet and Tube Phono Stages?

[watchnerd]

Hi Everyone,

We've all been pretty active lately in trying to resolve the "hiss" issue and it's great that Devialet has been actively working with us.

In the meantime, I am hearing the siren song of tube amplification and I'm considering getting a tube-based phono pre-amp to use with my Expert Pro 1000.

Has anyone tried using an external tube-based phono stage? If so, what did you think? Did it make a huge difference?

Thanks all, and looking forward to hearing what your experience has been!

I have used, and from time to time, continue to use, SUT + tube phono stage.

SUTs: Lundhal 1931, Hashimoto HM-7

Tube Phono Stage: Fi Yph (6DJ8 tubes, passive RIAA EQ)

Is it better than going straight into the phono stage of the Devialet?

I'd say it's "different" more than better.

It's fun, but probably a bit less transparent.

I like having the option.  And tube rolling NOS tubes.