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Jolida 502a and Klipsch Forte

I'm a longtime music lover and only just recently started seeking out high quality stereo equipment. I habitually watch Craigslist for all kinds of things and just got a killer deal on a Jolida 502a integrated amp and a killer pair of 1989 Klipsch Fortes. The Jolida has stock tubes and I've connected it to the speakers with standard 12 gauge speaker wire that I had lying around. My only current source, I'm sorry to say, are high quality MP3s playing from my MacBook Pro.

I have a decent turntable and a large collection of vinyl, but I don't have a ton of money to spend and I'm at a bit of a crossroads: Where should I put my next investment? A decent phono preamp? Speaker cable? Better tubes? A quality CD player and a bunch of used CDs?
saulgold
detredwings
162 posts
 
I'm sorry I responded late late night and didn't read the post very well. Sebrof is correct. You need to concentrate on your source first. Since the Jolida does not have a phono stage you would need one of those and possibly a cartridge? Or you could get a D/A converter with USB and use your MAC. I would start there and use some decent cables before upgrading your amp.
saulgold OP
4 posts
 
That's great advice, thanks! Is there a particular phono preamp you have in mind that I should keep my eyes out for? I don't know of any good options at that price.
detredwings
162 posts
 
I no longer am using LP's since moving over seas and my last Audio Research preamp had built in phono stage. I would put another post up looking for a phono stage and state the price range you are willing to pay. Also mention if you have an MM or MC cartridge. You should get some good advice. A nice phono stage really is sweet.
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