Glad to hear that your new equipment has had a positive influence on your wife. It is important to note that to arrive at your present destination you went through the Jolida portal. If anything this proves that products like the Jolida have a useful role to play even if the only role they fulfil is considered entry level. Think of all the newbies buying used Jolidas at 50% off list price on the used market. Certainly not a bad thing. I like my Jolida and I consider it to be musical and a fabulous bargain(well above entry level). Even if the 502 B is only the journey and not the destination- --it is still a great sounding amp that will satisy the majority of those whom hear it. If I want to up the ante then I bring out my DIY tube mono blocks and my Sonic Frontiers Line 1. Companies like Jolida and TAD (Tube Audio Design) source from China but inspect and assemble in the USA. Funny, don't hear many people complaining about the TAD 60, which seems to have many strong testimonials complete with its own thread. Just for the record, I am not a paid spokesman for the above discussed companies. However, I won't complain if someone wants to slip me a few dollars for uh..uh....yeah ....retubing !!!
Newbie wants tube recommendations
I have always had some form of a stereo since I was a kid. About 5 years ago I started a home theater system with an Onkyo HT receiver and some Polk book shelf speakers. I then bought some Axiom speakers. I then got a Parasound HT amp. The Parasound amp is rated at 220w at 8 ohms and 300w at 4 ohms. I am still using the Onkyo as a pre/pro.
Well about 2 weeks ago, I bought a pair of Legacy Audio Classics. The classics sound way better than the Axioms ever could. Now I kind of have the bug for trying some tubes. Never have and just wanted to see if I like the sound. I am looking for recommendations for something that doesn't break the bank, but gives me a feel for tubes. Any suggestions?
Well about 2 weeks ago, I bought a pair of Legacy Audio Classics. The classics sound way better than the Axioms ever could. Now I kind of have the bug for trying some tubes. Never have and just wanted to see if I like the sound. I am looking for recommendations for something that doesn't break the bank, but gives me a feel for tubes. Any suggestions?
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