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Im a relative newbie to turntable setups etc,I recently bought a rega rp1 with performance pack and am now looking to buy a pre amp I've been looking at the jolida jd 9,does anyone have a opinion on this amp or can offer any other suggestions in this price range,any input will be greatly appreciated
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Corin- Both of those appear to be integrated amps; a pre-amp and power amp in one chassis. The Rotel seems to have a pre-amp output so you could use that to drive powered speakers but you'd be "wasting" the amplifier section. I can't tell if the Fisher has pre-amp output jacks. Here's an example of a phono stage that also has additional inputs for a line stage item like a CD player.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAZPHOUSB
ok Im off the powered speaker approach I think I'm just gonna go with the fisher x 100 and hunt around for some speakers
The Fisher X-100 series of integrated amps are very nice vintage pieces, but keep in mind that when it comes to equipment that is 50 years or so old condition is a huge variable. If the example you are considering has not been serviced in the last few years by a reputable professional, or by a knowledgeable hobbyist equipped with the right instruments and supplies (e.g., a Variac, tube tester, contact cleaner, etc.), I would advise caution.

Also, in choosing speakers for use with an amp such as that one you would want to avoid those having low efficiency, and those having impedance curves best suited to solid state (as opposed to tube) amplification. Many of today's speakers are designed with the expectation that they will be powered with solid state amplifiers. Feel free to post back for further advice on that when you reach the point of considering specific speakers.

Also, just out of curiosity, which model in the X-100 series is it (X-100 or X-100A or B or C)? Some of those models used very different tube types than were used in some of the others.

Good luck. Regards,
-- Al
P.S. to my previous post: To be sure it's clear, you would not need the JD9 or any other separate phono stage if you went with either the RA-1520 or the X-100, as they both have built-in phono stages suitable for use with moving magnet cartridges.

Regards,
-- Al
its the 100A and its been fully restored but he's asking 500 for it and I'm not sure if I should buy it or go for newer equipment,just out of curiosity what would be a compatible amp if i go with the Jolida pre amp,I'm trying to determine if its more cost efficient to go the pre amp route or to just spend little more and go for a decent integrated amp,I really don't want to spend over 800 seeing as I'm just getting into vinyl again