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Entry Level Tube Integrated

Today I had the idea of getting an entry level tube integrated amplifier to have some fun on the other side. The Jolita FX 10 Integrated Amplifier specifically peaked my interest. My wife is pretty much on board with this unit, but are there other small amps that look great that I should consider?

My primary system is an Integra 50.1 with Focal 836v speakers. The plan for the tube amp would be occasionally hooking it up to my cd player and the speakers. Will the sound be good enough to make it worth the time?
mceljo
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sfar
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I've been very happy with the Jolida FX-10, It's been completely reliable, the auto-bias function makes swapping tubes easy and it sounds very good, whether in my office system with JohnBlue JB3 single speakers or in my main system with DeVore speakers.

I'm sure there are excellent alternatives but my experience with the FX-10 over a couple of years of use has been very good.
celtic66
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Decware is a much better sounding unit and will drive the Focals......not to deafening levels. Steve Deckert is a magician.
grinnell
1,096 posts
 
Primaluna used is a good deal.

I will second the Decware but have efficient speakers 92db plus unless you get the Torii.

There is one out the a mkI for around 1100.00 but most of there other models need efficient speakers i run a mini torii at 4 watts with some Ref 3A de capos

your focals are 92db but may not be an easily driven with a low watt amp

also look at Vista Audio i had a great 10 wpc EL84 amp of theirs great value used
wolf_garcia
6,696 posts
 
Some of the more powerful Jolida integrateds could allow more options, and are still a bargain. I'd get whatever 502 integrated is around since I enjoy my 502p so much, and it has plenty of power.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
u might want to look at some of the great vintage tube receivers. I was floored when listening to a vintage Scott system using only 35watts going into a pair of vintage sound dynamics 300t speakers. Easy on the pocket and fabulous on the ears. Just a thought. Good luck.
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