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Desktop Tubes

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I’m feeling restless and want to redo my desktop setup. What do you recommend in the way of tubes and speakers? I’m thinking of the elusive audiophile bargain (so likely used). I’m intrigued by the Tecon “55,” Miniwatt, Glow Amp One or Jolida FX10. Would be happy with a well regarded kit or modding. At the moment I need an amp to plug my iPod into but I like the future flexibility of a built-in DAC. I have spare speakers so I just need thoughts on what people recommend to go with the amp – again I wouldn’t mind a project building something.

Peter
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I have the Jolida FX10 and am really impressed with it. It's driving a pair of JohnBlue JB3 speakers and in a nearfield desktop situation the combination is pretty spectacular.

My setup is still in transition. I'm using a Nuforce Icon amp as a DAC between the MacBook Pro and the FX10 but will probably get a dedicated DAC eventually. I have the Nuforce W-1 subwoofer in the setup, as well.

I highly recommend both the FX10 and the JohnBlue speakers.
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