Thanks for the clarification. Though tubes as gain devices may be inherently more noisy (as well as inherently more linear), the entire device (preamp) isn't necessarily.
I think it is probably true that below a certain price-point valve linestages are noiser in general than transistor. Don't even know that for sure tho.
I think it is probably true that below a certain price-point valve linestages are noiser in general than transistor. Don't even know that for sure tho.