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Hello,
Was looking for some suggestions for a replacement for my Jolida 302B. I am looking for another intergrated with a bit more power and but trying to keep some of the tube midrange. I listen to a fair bit of music from rock to jazz, some acoustic and some classical. I think the Jolida is a bit polite and I miss the bottom end. Was thinking of the Unico or some other hybrid any other suggestions?
Thanks,
John
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In no particular order and not knowing your budget, asethetic or conveneinvce needs i would reccomend in no particular order here are some tube integratedsrestored fisher integrated, vtl, space tech tube or hybrid integrated, have your jolidia modded by bill baker at response audio...there are literally dozens of decent quality tube integrateds but we need more info on your requirements....
as for solid state, well im a tube fan and have not heard any of the amps below but they have good reps.
I would like to keep tubes in the system, but am considering a hybrid to gain some extra control on the bottom or that is the hope as think the Joldia is missing there. My budget is going to be in the $1500 range and I am willing to purchase used if the right piece comes along. My room is fairly lage 24 x 14 with 17' celing in half, though I do most of my listening up close, but like to fill the room with music at times.
I'd recommend the VTL IT-85. You'll have more power with the same sweet midrange of the 302B. VTL's will put out bass in spades. I used VTL MB-125 monoblocks with Magnepans which aren't known for bass or efficiency and sold my subwoofer because I didn't need it with the VTL bass output.
There's a couple of IT-85'2 on Audiogon right now. And don't listen to any of that crap out there that they're not reliable. Mine are 8 years old now and have no problems but normal tube replacement.
Good luck.
steve
Hi.Could you help me to calibrate my 302a?
I believe they are identical.
Mine came without a manual and I don't know how to do it.
I already have a multimeter, so, all I'm missing are the instructions... :)Could you? Please...!!!
Best regards
For what you are asking for, I would reccomend you consider the Synthesis Shine integrated amp...or another amp based on the 6L6/5881 output tube, like the Audio Note Soro, or Soro SE. The Shine is 40 wpc push-pull, the Soro is 18 wpc push-pull, and the Soro SE is 18 wpc Single Ended.For Audio Note check out
www.triodeandcompany.com for prices and dealers and www.audionote.co.uk for picsfor Synthesis check out this site: (the shine in wood is cool, but the clicking on it doesn't work so check it out in piano black.)
--Jack
I have heard good things about the Sugden integrated, its Class a about 20 watts.
Will you be selling the Jolida?? I have been looking for a tube integrated? Please email me privately at imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com
thanks
frank
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