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newbs about tubes

Hello,

I've finally saved up and set up my entry level analog system. I settled on a jolida 202a for an integrated amp. It came with tubes and sounds great. I just have a couple questions if anyone can help me out:

1. The main tubes are EL34s What are some good tubes for this amp and where can I find them.

2. I need to get better RCA cords, what are some cords (not too crazy priced)

3. I'm going to pick up a voltmeter this weekend to bias the tubes. What is this I keep hearing about "rolling" tubes, is this the same for biasing?

thanks!

david
hushdavid
grimace
624 posts
 
I have a Jolida JD100 cd player. I had my wife call Upscale Audio(I asked for tubes for Christmas but had to tell her where to get them)and they made a great recomendation. She came back with a pair of NOS Phillips that were a huge improvement. If you want to roll tubes that might be a good way to go.

Of course then I started vinyl so now the Jolida collects a lot of dust, but the tubes really were great.
jhold
116 posts
 
For EL-34s, try SED "Winged C."

For tested tubes and honest service, try Jim McShane:

http://pages.prodigy.net/jimmcshane/tubes.htm

Send Jim an e-mail with the question you've posted here. He might have a better suggestion than mine. He gives straightforward, no-nonsense advice.
hushdavid OP
6 posts
 
thanks all,

you've been great.
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