why doesn't the ella or the joplin need a pre? I don't see any on the website saying it is an integrated amp. thanks for your replies so far.
Intro to tubes: Jolida or Bottlehead or Others?
i am looking to get my first tube components. i am interested in an integrated amp or seperates. which one of these options give me more bang for my buck. i can get a jolida here with some upgraded tubes for 500. or i can get a seperates setup at bottlehead new for about 800. i know asl are also pretty good but they are hard to find. dynaco st70 are difficult to find in good condition. any other options. i don't really have a big budget to work with probably about a 1000. thanks.