Entry Level Tube Integrated


Today I had the idea of getting an entry level tube integrated amplifier to have some fun on the other side. The Jolita FX 10 Integrated Amplifier specifically peaked my interest. My wife is pretty much on board with this unit, but are there other small amps that look great that I should consider?

My primary system is an Integra 50.1 with Focal 836v speakers. The plan for the tube amp would be occasionally hooking it up to my cd player and the speakers. Will the sound be good enough to make it worth the time?
mceljo

Showing 1 response by czarivey

your speakers will not benefit from tube amplification due to unstable impedance.
plan to get easy driven speakers as for your secondary system along with entry level tube amp.
my choice would be vintage hh scott stereomaster 222c that uses EL84 power tubes and self-biased. so far it's the sweetest tube amp i've ever heard for less than $500 fully serviced and restored no snit! you can continue going vintage street for your speakers as well. 50's...60's models vintage having 8ohm or higher impedance are certainly the best match for your future amp.
you can also get vtl tube amp that is stable to 2ohm, but many of them having reliability issues and short tube life not suitable for entry-level tubes at all by all means.