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Jolida 502a and Klipsch Forte

I'm a longtime music lover and only just recently started seeking out high quality stereo equipment. I habitually watch Craigslist for all kinds of things and just got a killer deal on a Jolida 502a integrated amp and a killer pair of 1989 Klipsch Fortes. The Jolida has stock tubes and I've connected it to the speakers with standard 12 gauge speaker wire that I had lying around. My only current source, I'm sorry to say, are high quality MP3s playing from my MacBook Pro.

I have a decent turntable and a large collection of vinyl, but I don't have a ton of money to spend and I'm at a bit of a crossroads: Where should I put my next investment? A decent phono preamp? Speaker cable? Better tubes? A quality CD player and a bunch of used CDs?
saulgold

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detredwings
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Hi Saulgold,

I got a JD502 for a really good price and in my opinion it can go from a nice amp to a really good amp with a little work. Tubes and power cord will make a nice difference but you would be shocked with some new coupling caps and few strategically placed good resistors will have. Here is a nice thread from Dave Ellis. I learned a lot and I have a truly nice amp now. The Klipsch are easy to drive. I can use both KT-88/ EL-34's now and either would drive the Klipsch nicely. Good luck

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=kghshkqbo38kmvveh89vmhfp8leqh6g7&topic=17354.0
detredwings
162 posts
 
I'm sorry I responded late late night and didn't read the post very well. Sebrof is correct. You need to concentrate on your source first. Since the Jolida does not have a phono stage you would need one of those and possibly a cartridge? Or you could get a D/A converter with USB and use your MAC. I would start there and use some decent cables before upgrading your amp.
detredwings
162 posts
 
I no longer am using LP's since moving over seas and my last Audio Research preamp had built in phono stage. I would put another post up looking for a phono stage and state the price range you are willing to pay. Also mention if you have an MM or MC cartridge. You should get some good advice. A nice phono stage really is sweet.
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