Joule Electra Preamp...possibility.
pearsall001
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Seems like an outstanding company with a product line that follows suit. I'm half tempted & I only mean 1/2 tempted to try one of their LA150 preamps. I am currently extremely pleased with the performance of my 2 channel system but I'm all for trying something new. All hand made right here in the good 'ole US of A & a solid following of users. Their reviews speak for themselves. Any one ever heard one of their preamp products?
http://www.joule-electra.com/
http://www.joule-electra.com/
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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I've heard Jesse's,,, I think his is a LA 100 Mk III,,, damn fine pre--I'm sure he will chime in.JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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THSmith is your man he has a Joule pre
They are very nice and a formidable upgrade...only listened to them in a show environment
Envious2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I use the L150 MKII and would have a hard time ever parting with it.Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
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I have gone through many preamps before stopping at the JE LA150 SE.
While it is a tube preamp it is not tubey sounding. Very natural sounding, relaxed but not laid back.
It is the only piece in my system that is bone stock, tubes and all.
I consider the LA150 the heart and crown jewel in my system.
I spent time talking to Jesse and years lusting after one. I am glad I bit the bullet.Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs -
Phil, I'd suggest either the older LA-100 MkIII, the current LA-150 MkII or the SE version. The original LA-150 was a bit too sterile. However, the original LA-150 can be upgraded to the MkII version for about $600 or $700, if you found one for a good price.
I have a LA-100 MkIII to which I made a few minor cosmetic tweaks, sound wise I don't hear a reason to touch it.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Phil, I'd suggest either the older LA-100 MkIII, the current LA-150 MkII or the SE version. The original LA-150 was a bit too sterile. However, the original LA-150 can be upgraded to the MkII version for about $600 or $700, if you found one for a good price.
I have a LA-100 MkIII to which I made a few minor cosmetic tweaks, sound wise I don't hear a reason to touch it.
Jesse. You suggested one of these to me a number of years back. One reason I passed, was because it was not balanced (something I was looking for). Another was because the tubes it uses were some relatively uncommon tubes if I remember correctly (I could be wrong). But, it would make tube rolling difficult because of the tube types involved wouldn't it? However, it sounds like from what you guys are saying it's not necessary; but I find it's always fun to roll......... What say you?
Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
"I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
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The 6350s are plentiful and cheap. Sylvania and RCA are the major brands.
It comes with Sylvania BP D getter 6350s (4) and 2 GE 6EM7s. I prefer the Tung Sol 6em7s and have 1 NOS that I will use if I ever find another to match it with.Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs -
You might want to drop an email to them.I was discussing mods/upgrades with Simon about a month ago and he stated that Jed had just sold the building and he was not sure where things were headed.Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
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I figured retirement was getting close for Jud.Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs -
Jud
Frickin spell check
I hope there are kids or someone to carry the torch.Simon said he has no idea what is next which sucks.Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
I’M OFFENDED!!!! -
You might want to drop an email to them.I was discussing mods/upgrades with Simon about a month ago and he stated that Jud had just sold the building and he was not sure where things were headed.
That's odd as the building is right next to his house.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
That's odd as the building is right next to his house.
Didn't know that.He is certainly up in years though so no surprise I guess if he is calling it quits.
I wonder how many employees he has/had.Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords
I’M OFFENDED!!!! -
I also thought Simon had become his business partner, but your comments indicate otherwise......hmmmmm?Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Thanks for the great information."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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here is one with outboard phono
http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Preamplifier-Tube/Joule-Electra/LA-100MKIII-W-OPS-1/Line-Stage-Tube-preamp-with-outboard-all-tube-phono-stage/88299JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
