Anyone know what amp this is?


I'm new to this stuff, but I saw this amp in a Dwell.com slideshow and am pretty blown away. I'd love to get something like this. Anyone know what kind of amp this is?

http://media.dwell.com/images/643*482/Pearson-Trent-residence-interior-turntable.jpg

Also, in building a basic system, do I need to be looking for a preamp and power amp? Or can I take something like this:

http://www.tubedepot.com/diy-ek-tu-870r.html

and drive a line-level input into some speakers?
mikekij

Showing 2 responses by lars

It is a Jolida 102B. I have one in my bedroom system and it's very good, especially with upgraded tubes. However, it's an integrated amp without a phono stage. So, if you want to spin LPs, you'll need a phono stage.
If you buy a Jolida 102B, get the latest model, no more than 2 years old. Current models have upgraded capacitors, wiring, and hexfred diodes. Also, make sure you're not buying from jolida.net. By the way, I'm driving relatively inefficient Totem monitors with my 102B to great effect.