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My first phono preamp

Being a newly back audiophile, I prepared for my first purchase. I read reviews, pages, company info, lots of threads here & got overwhelmed with info, confused & confused-er. Finally, I read that at the beginning level there really aren’t going to astonishingly different capabilities. And, that I should go for price or (blasphemy) what looks good with my system. So, I found a great priced Jolida JD-9 MK II made in the USA & ordered it.  It also seemed like there were a lot of ways to incrementally upgrade it over time.

I got a lot of info here thru comments on threads & a couple of my own questions. I just wanted to thank the people who took the time to give me constructive comments & helped educate me. I’m excited to start rebuilding my system & continually learn here.

Thanks everyone
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I had one of these for a while and enjoyed it. It's a solid-built little piece that delivers a clean, tube sound. I had the 1st upgrade, but as @noromance said, the biggest difference is going to be upgrading those stock 12ax7 tubes. I used a pair of Amperex Bugle Boys and they really opened up the sound.

Also, Jolida has great customer service from their HQ in Maryland.
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