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Intro to tubes: Jolida or Bottlehead or Others?

i am looking to get my first tube components. i am interested in an integrated amp or seperates. which one of these options give me more bang for my buck. i can get a jolida here with some upgraded tubes for 500. or i can get a seperates setup at bottlehead new for about 800. i know asl are also pretty good but they are hard to find. dynaco st70 are difficult to find in good condition. any other options. i don't really have a big budget to work with probably about a 1000. thanks.
loki7177
loki7177 OP
18 posts
 
why doesn't the ella or the joplin need a pre? I don't see any on the website saying it is an integrated amp. thanks for your replies so far.
clueless
763 posts
 
Hi Loki:

It's basically a matter of the amp's sensitivity and input impedance. Both are very sensitive and are a good match re impedance for a CDP. You could use a passive pre if you wanted. You could do that now or some time later.

Did you read any of the threads at the Diycable forum? If not, why don't you go there and read the threads about the Ella and Joplin. If you have a Q start a thread there or you can e-mail me if you want. Brian and Kevin know their product (and audio) better than I do though.

Cheers,
loki7177 OP
18 posts
 
i just check the forum over there. it is very informative. thanks for the heads up clueless.
rogerroger
76 posts
 
I would also suggest ASL (antique sound labs). Very good "bang for the buck". Readily available here on Agon either new or used. Information is available at www.divertech.com.
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