eag618,
It has fixed & variable outputs to drive 2 subwoofers if you want more bass when using bookshelf speakers. I don't even use them, I get enough bass already without the subwoofers. I got it for under $1.5K and that was very hard to beat about 8 years ago.
Also one very important thing is to talk to the Jolida guys, they can upgrade your unit to tailor the sound to your own taste. Their recommendations make a lots of sense without expending thousands of dollars for nothing.
I love dynamics and a more controlled bottom also from a SS amp, and I've been looking for a good SS amp but after I got used to listing to tubes it is very hard to find a SS amp that does not sound thin, sterile, edgy and harsh. I already auditioned in my room the Rotel RB-1590 350 watts and the Parasound A21 250 watts and was not impressed at all.
I may get the new Jolida Fusion 801 which looks good and has more options than my 801.
I just ordered the KT88 tubes and the rest of the tubes with the Preferred series to start the rolling of tubes.
Good morning all from the Whaling capitol of the world!I have their JD-801BRC Integrated Amp. This was my first tube experience and I have been very happy with this amp for about 8 years already. I have never even replaced the tubes.
I am on the verge of either the Rogue Cronus Magnum II or a Joilda 3502S and their phono pre.
Comments please, especially about the sound, stability, build quality, service and anything else you can tell me, taking the dive from SS into tubes!
Thanks.
It has fixed & variable outputs to drive 2 subwoofers if you want more bass when using bookshelf speakers. I don't even use them, I get enough bass already without the subwoofers. I got it for under $1.5K and that was very hard to beat about 8 years ago.
Also one very important thing is to talk to the Jolida guys, they can upgrade your unit to tailor the sound to your own taste. Their recommendations make a lots of sense without expending thousands of dollars for nothing.
I love dynamics and a more controlled bottom also from a SS amp, and I've been looking for a good SS amp but after I got used to listing to tubes it is very hard to find a SS amp that does not sound thin, sterile, edgy and harsh. I already auditioned in my room the Rotel RB-1590 350 watts and the Parasound A21 250 watts and was not impressed at all.
I may get the new Jolida Fusion 801 which looks good and has more options than my 801.
I just ordered the KT88 tubes and the rest of the tubes with the Preferred series to start the rolling of tubes.