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Entry Level Tube Integrated

Today I had the idea of getting an entry level tube integrated amplifier to have some fun on the other side. The Jolita FX 10 Integrated Amplifier specifically peaked my interest. My wife is pretty much on board with this unit, but are there other small amps that look great that I should consider?

My primary system is an Integra 50.1 with Focal 836v speakers. The plan for the tube amp would be occasionally hooking it up to my cd player and the speakers. Will the sound be good enough to make it worth the time?
mceljo
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One more thing. While the Focals are pretty efficient (92db from the spec sheet) asking the Jolida FX10 - 12 watt amp - to drive them will be a tall order for anything remotely loud.
fyi, the Cayin TA30 is 30w with EL34's.
rcprince
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In addition to the Cayin, I'd suggest auditioning the PrimaLuna integrated amps. I heard one a few weeks ago in a dealer's showroom and was very impressed.
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sfar
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I've been very happy with the Jolida FX-10, It's been completely reliable, the auto-bias function makes swapping tubes easy and it sounds very good, whether in my office system with JohnBlue JB3 single speakers or in my main system with DeVore speakers.

I'm sure there are excellent alternatives but my experience with the FX-10 over a couple of years of use has been very good.
celtic66
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Decware is a much better sounding unit and will drive the Focals......not to deafening levels. Steve Deckert is a magician.
grinnell
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Primaluna used is a good deal.

I will second the Decware but have efficient speakers 92db plus unless you get the Torii.

There is one out the a mkI for around 1100.00 but most of there other models need efficient speakers i run a mini torii at 4 watts with some Ref 3A de capos

your focals are 92db but may not be an easily driven with a low watt amp

also look at Vista Audio i had a great 10 wpc EL84 amp of theirs great value used
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