Hands down it's the power amp. I sure a lot of people will disagree but I am certain beyond a reasonable doubt that this is the utter truth. It took me 7-8 years to figure this out. It was an expensive jouney through many amp pre amp configurations. When I finally put a modern tubed power amp in the system,did I really hear the magical sound that tubes make. I much prefer the sound from a tube power amp vs most any comparable transistor amp. Of course as always YMMV and all this is IMHO
Need help choosing between Jolida and Peachtree
I am somewhat of a newbie to this forum and have been impressed by the quality of perspectives provided. So here's the question.
I am trying to decide between a Jolida 202 and a Peachtree Nova 125. I have always had solid state but have always wanted tube (it's always been a question of dollars). Wondering what everyone's thoughts are. Things I like about the Jolida besides the sound is that it is tube preamp and amp and its simplicity. I like the Peachtree for the built in DAC and flexibility.
I'm wondering what you think about where the most tubelike quality is "gained", in the amp or preamp. All insights will be helpful. If you think there is something significantly better in an integrated amp for $1,000 let me know (although I have researched many others).
I am also minorly trying to take into account resale for what I may want to switch out in a couple years.
Thanks!
I am trying to decide between a Jolida 202 and a Peachtree Nova 125. I have always had solid state but have always wanted tube (it's always been a question of dollars). Wondering what everyone's thoughts are. Things I like about the Jolida besides the sound is that it is tube preamp and amp and its simplicity. I like the Peachtree for the built in DAC and flexibility.
I'm wondering what you think about where the most tubelike quality is "gained", in the amp or preamp. All insights will be helpful. If you think there is something significantly better in an integrated amp for $1,000 let me know (although I have researched many others).
I am also minorly trying to take into account resale for what I may want to switch out in a couple years.
Thanks!