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Inexpensive Integrated for GMA Europas

Hello All,

I need some suggestions! I'm helping some friends put together an inexpensive system. So far I've lined up a Cambridge Audio D500SE CDP (I've owned this myself, and it's quite good for the money) and a pair of GMA Europas. I'm looking for an integrated to drive these speakers. The room is moderate size, around 12x18x9. My budget is $400 to $500, and a remote is not necessarily required. I'm thinking Jolida 1501, which has 12AX7 input and SS output sections and provides 100wpc. They don't want a real tube amp, too complicated for them. Any other good matches? Thanks.

PS - as for cabling, I'm thinking cheap: romex or Home Depot 12 gage wire for speakers. Any thoughts?
peter_s

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maxxc
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I agree with Tom on the Norh. Have speakers ranging from 85db effeciency to 92 db and previously having a 40wpc Jolida 202A tube amp, there is no way a 9wpc tube amp would have enough in some 89db speakers, for myself at least.

I would go with your original idea of the Jolida 1501A.
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