Wiring confusion with JL sub and components


I'm hoping some of you can offer more help than I've been getting from JL Audio. I've had one of their wonderful Fathom 113 subwoofer for a few years now and don't believe I've ever had it correctly connected to my designated 2-channel system.
I have an older Jolida 801 integrated tube amp which, because I am running a Jolida JD9 phono preamp, new SACD player (just scored on one of the new Marantz SA 11s'), along with a tuner, doesn't have any remaining RCA connections to be able to connect the JL sub to my Tape connection (have seen this as being one of the suggested methods of connecting). I had purchased this power source used around 6 yrs ago. The previous owner had an additional set of RCA connectors installed for running some sort of sub within his system. I've come to find out that these 2 connectors won't work with my JL Sub, so this is why I'm posting a question out to you folks.
Other than purchasing a new amp/preamp setup or running this sub off of my "normal" speaker "outs" is there a better way to connect the Fathom to my Jolida? I'm starting to see where I'm pushing myself beyond the usable parameters this Jolida offers, but can't afford to chew off 8grand until next year. Would like to see what correct methods of integrating the system together might be. The Jolida does have both 4 and 8 ohm speaker connectors on the rear. Not sure if these connectors would be worthwhile or not.
By the way, my main speakers are Klipsch La Scala IIIs which, in a larger room really need the extra "punch" a good sub can offer. Will send out my thanks in advance. I know this topic has been covered over and over again.
oldrider

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All of these "possible" corrections sound plausible. However, just wondering why it's such a "dark-science" to hook up a state of the art subwoofer to an integrated amp that "doesn't" have subwoofer outs.....
Think i'll just call this Barry guy tomorrow a.m. to see what he's come up with...Next after that will be to call JL Audio and try to speak with someone higher up the ladder....
Agh!!
Thanks for the input. Had made contact with JL's tech line who then transferred me to a guy named Barry who supposedly knows how to make this stuff work. He was going to make contact with Jolida, but as of yet haven't heard anything back. Was told by Galen Carol in Texas (after having paid a few hundred to ship down and then back to Alaska) that the connections were "passive" and wouldn't have enough voltage to drive the Fathom i have.
How on Earth do other people wire a sub like this into a 2-channel system? 4 grand later and it makes a nice dust collector, but that's about all...
Truly appreciate your help, and as you can tell, I'm somewhat peeved about not knowing how to do this...
Oldrider
Mcpherson,
Would you mind going into a bit more detail with this wiring idea? I'd need the male connectors to go into the left/right attachment points on the back of my JL sub, but how are you suggesting I attach to the integrated amp?
Oldrider
Mcpherson,
Please, no worries. Appreciate every comment members make. Where is Thor Audio located? This integrated unit has a line out, but it doesn't make enough voltage (or at least this is what I've been told by a reputable Jolida dealer) to run these JL subs. And yes, am pretty much bummed at this point trying to get some "reasonable" solution. I've finally sent off pix to Barry Oder at the Soundoctor company. He's supposedly the "go-to" guy for JL Audio home components. Will see what his comments are. Just don't want to purchase another amp/preamp at this time. Just took deliver of a new Marantz Super Audio SACD player, along with having one of their nice TT15 tables on the way from Crutchfields.....
Oldrider