Shodrewken Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks to all for sharing the wealth, I really appreciate it! I know I have more research to do before I make any purchase, I'm glad I can get some realiable info from you all that are more in the know that I. Besided these guys, what are some other tube amps that are about in the same price range as the 302b-502b, that would be a good alternitive if I didn't go down the Jolida route? Thanks, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 How about this one? http://store.triodestore.com/st70buildkit.html I called them and they indicated you could also go KT88 with this and they would build it for me if I could wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks to all for sharing the wealth, I really appreciate it! I know I have more research to do before I make any purchase, I'm glad I can get some realiable info from you all that are more in the know that I. Besided these guys, what are some other tube amps that are about in the same price range as the 302b-502b, that would be a good alternitive if I didn't go down the Jolida route? Thanks, Andrew What is that price range, again? Integrated, I'm assuming? Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 How about this one? http://store.triodestore.com/st70buildkit.html I called them and they indicated you could also go KT88 with this and they would build it for me if I could wait. that looks interesting, and its a much lower price, which is always good [] have any experience with that amp, or have you heard much about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 When all said and done with shipping and tax I would like to spend no more than $1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 If you have to have a new integrated amplifier for $1500 or under I'd go with this http://www.spearitsound.com/cayin/cayin_a50t.asp. I have no direct experience with this dealer so do a little research before purchasing from them. I do however know the amplifier. I'd take it over a Jolida anyday of the week. Similar sound, both made in China, but the Cayin has better build quality and more features. The Primaluna line mention earlier in this thread is basically the same amplifiers made on the same factory line with the same parts. The circuit is slightly modified and the name is changed to protect the innocent. I don't care for the changes made to the Primiluna line myself. Yup I have had them here before also. The changes are for the most part all slick advertising motivated. I've fine tuned a few of these amps for klipsch speakers. Here a review from Klipsch forum member Colin at enjoy the music.. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0707/cayin_a_50t.htm Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 That was before you became Jub-lusional Craig = 1 Coytee = 0 [Y] [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 How about this one? http://store.triodestore.com/st70buildkit.html I called them and they indicated you could also go KT88 with this and they would build it for me if I could wait. that looks interesting, and its a much lower price, which is always good have any experience with that amp, or have you heard much about it? I have not. I think a well built Dynaco gets good reviews, so I am assuming this would be as good or better. Also, if you have it built and shipped it won't end being that much cheaper. Anybody else out there with thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Alrighty then, school is bumming me out this semester, man I can't wait till I'm done! Anyway, when you guys says intergrated amp, does that mean that the amp and pre amp are in one package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 If Jolida's are so good, why are so many for sale on audiogon? There are a bunch of them ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 There are a lot of all types of amps on Audiogon. Scott, Macs Cary, Primaluna, Bat, Vac, etc. People try different amps to see what works best for their system and style of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 If Jolida's are so good, why are so many for sale on audiogon? There are a bunch of them ............. Yea, don't buy stuff if there are a bunch of them for sale. Must be defective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 If you have to have a new integrated amplifier for $1500 or under I'd go with this http://www.spearitsound.com/cayin/cayin_a50t.asp. I have no direct experience with this dealer so do a little research before purchasing from them. I do however know the amplifier. I'd take it over a Jolida anyday of the week. Similar sound, both made in China, but the Cayin has better build quality and more features. The Primaluna line mention earlier in this thread is basically the same amplifiers made on the same factory line with the same parts. The circuit is slightly modified and the name is changed to protect the innocent. I don't care for the changes made to the Primiluna line myself. Yup I have had them here before also. The changes are for the most part all slick advertising motivated. I've fine tuned a few of these amps for klipsch speakers. Here a review from Klipsch forum member Colin at enjoy the music.. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0707/cayin_a_50t.htm Craig I've heard an all Cayin system and was pleasantly suprised. Good bang for the buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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