I would go for SS preamp, IMHO, the signal is so low tubes can get unreliable. I dont like tubes on the preamp, again IMHO.
I think a manufacturer that does passive is certainly familiar with transparency, so I would recommend First Sound or Placette if you dont have a TT.
For full function with Phono I really like the Metaxas top of the line, very interesting oscilating power supply, etc. Any system we connected it to sounded wonderfull.
Raul´s Essential is also up there, very clean and transparent.
Halcro sounded very nice...I dont think you can go wrong with FM.
I am curious about Supratek, never heard it but I like the gain!!
I think a manufacturer that does passive is certainly familiar with transparency, so I would recommend First Sound or Placette if you dont have a TT.
For full function with Phono I really like the Metaxas top of the line, very interesting oscilating power supply, etc. Any system we connected it to sounded wonderfull.
Raul´s Essential is also up there, very clean and transparent.
Halcro sounded very nice...I dont think you can go wrong with FM.
I am curious about Supratek, never heard it but I like the gain!!