I had a Sonneteer Sedley for a really long time. It was an excellent solid state phono pre. Large power supply, simple design, premium components and a lot of loading options. I then tried a 12 tube Balanced Audio Technology VK-P6 with Super Pak and was smitten. I then moved to an Allnic H-1201 and later settled on the H-1202. Both have tube gain stages plus iron nickel step up transformers for the MC section. Between the ver. 1 and the 2, the latter is slightly improved with a tube regulated power supply. Its slightly warmer than solid state, weighty sound and delicate highs. I really like it. My only gripe is that the supernatural imaging described in a few reviews seem hyped. I like it.