if you plan to keep the jolida, changing to better parts would definitely improve.
If not, suggest you purchase a better int amp.
If not, suggest you purchase a better int amp.
Upgrade Tube Integrated or Buy Separate Pre-amp?
My first taste of tubes came last year in my Jolida 202a integrated. I'm hooked for sure, and looking to upgrade and some point soon. The jolida sounds really good, however my concerns with it are the typical ones. These are mainly around clarity, ability to handle complex music/speed and bass. Simple girl/guitar music sounds incredible, as expected. Classical is decent. Rock is pretty much awful.
I am considering 2 upgrade paths: 1) Buy a used tube pre-amp and use with the jolida as a power amp or 2) sell the jolida and purchase a used higher up integrated (PL, Cayin, Rogue, etc).
Budget for a used a pre-amp is about $700, used integrated is about $1200.
In this price range (for used) are tube separates or a different integrated the way to go for value and sound?
I am considering 2 upgrade paths: 1) Buy a used tube pre-amp and use with the jolida as a power amp or 2) sell the jolida and purchase a used higher up integrated (PL, Cayin, Rogue, etc).
Budget for a used a pre-amp is about $700, used integrated is about $1200.
In this price range (for used) are tube separates or a different integrated the way to go for value and sound?