angelalien

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why are jolidas so cheap?
I have a Jolida 502a and a Jolida 302a and I would recommend either one. Both are great integrated tube amps. They have a pretty clean sound and lots of power. I would definitely recommend upgrading the stock tubes. Anthem also makes good sounding... 
Integrateds, for $1000.00
Oh yeah, Anthem makes a great integrated also. And just by chance, there is one on Ebay for $550 right now. No one has bid on it because they don't know any better. :-) 
Integrateds, for $1000.00
Being tube oriented, I highly recommend either the Jolida 502 or 302. Having owned both, I can say that they are great sounding integrateds and a true value at their pricepoints. 
Best Integrated Amp $1-2k range
I agree with Emily's recommendation of the Anthem. I love my Jolida, too. Gotta have tubes! 
The Best Audio Dealer
Hawthorne's in Seattle is one of my favorite shops, but for the best, you have to go down to Arizona Tube Audio. 
Speakers: all-time worst
Bose anything! 
THX Rear Speaker with Magnepan?
Not to taunt you, but those SS1s are sweet. So keep looking. :-) Otherwise, I have heard some good applications of (gasp) Martin Logans.