Joule Electra LA-100MkIII all tube pre amp
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While not as unique or rare as the other gear this all tube Joule Electra LA-100MkIII pre amp is an outstanding piece of gear. It is an original MkIII, serial number 266, not an upgraded MKII. Completely hand built with point to point wiring, it and other Joule pre amps have long been one of the audio world's favorites.
It has an all tube power supply using 13EM7's with OA2's for voltage regulation. The signal path uses a single 5751 with a 6350 mu follower. The signal board floats via an unique suspension system designed to isolate it from external vibrations.
This pre amp has the remote control option installed and the optional Purist Audio chassis wire. I replaced the stock red/green standby/power on LED with a red/blue LED for a more updated look. I also replaced the stock feet with some of much better quality. In addition, I replaced the stock gold painted knobs with chrome knobs from Audio Note. I will include the stock feet as well as the stock knobs, which were showing signs of wear. The top is lined with Dynamat Extreme.
The tubes installed are as follows and are the best available;
(1) 5751 - Sylvania triple mica, black plate with D getter from the late '50's....pure sonic bliss!
(1) 6350 - RCA black plate (the RCA 6350 is the best)
(2) 13EM7 - RCA (of note, Joule would sub the 13EM7 for the 6EM7)
(2) OA2WA - CBS-Hytron (of note, the OA2 glows a pinkish purple, very cool)
I will include spare 13EM7's and OA2WA's, although you will probably never need them.
Condition is near excellent with some very slight and very fine swirl type scratching on the gloss black faceplate, which cannot be seen unless you are on top of it with a bright light shining directly on it.
Comes with the original remote (no batteries), 2 owners manuals (both are Xerox copies, which is what Joule supplies), the spec sheets and the original box. I will include a generic power cord.
This likely to be your last pre amp, it's that good.
Price: $1500.00
Payment: PayPal (add 3%), USPS MO or personal check if I know you.
Shipping: FedEx, cost to be determined.
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have and thanks for looking.
It has an all tube power supply using 13EM7's with OA2's for voltage regulation. The signal path uses a single 5751 with a 6350 mu follower. The signal board floats via an unique suspension system designed to isolate it from external vibrations.
This pre amp has the remote control option installed and the optional Purist Audio chassis wire. I replaced the stock red/green standby/power on LED with a red/blue LED for a more updated look. I also replaced the stock feet with some of much better quality. In addition, I replaced the stock gold painted knobs with chrome knobs from Audio Note. I will include the stock feet as well as the stock knobs, which were showing signs of wear. The top is lined with Dynamat Extreme.
The tubes installed are as follows and are the best available;
(1) 5751 - Sylvania triple mica, black plate with D getter from the late '50's....pure sonic bliss!
(1) 6350 - RCA black plate (the RCA 6350 is the best)
(2) 13EM7 - RCA (of note, Joule would sub the 13EM7 for the 6EM7)
(2) OA2WA - CBS-Hytron (of note, the OA2 glows a pinkish purple, very cool)
I will include spare 13EM7's and OA2WA's, although you will probably never need them.
Condition is near excellent with some very slight and very fine swirl type scratching on the gloss black faceplate, which cannot be seen unless you are on top of it with a bright light shining directly on it.
Comes with the original remote (no batteries), 2 owners manuals (both are Xerox copies, which is what Joule supplies), the spec sheets and the original box. I will include a generic power cord.
This likely to be your last pre amp, it's that good.
Price: $1500.00
Payment: PayPal (add 3%), USPS MO or personal check if I know you.
Shipping: FedEx, cost to be determined.
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have and thanks for looking.
Political Correctness'.........defined
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President of Club Polk
"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
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If this was balanced, I would buy it in a second Jesse! Someone will snatch this in a second though!
Oh, and I can see your reflection in those shiney knobs in the first pic!
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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How would you compare this to the Dodd MLP?The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »How would you compare this to the Dodd MLP?
Without a doubt, the Joule is the better pre amp.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 -
Oh, and I can see your reflection in those shiney knobs in the first pic!
You must have eagle eyes....LOLPolitical 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 -
PM sent..The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Without a doubt, the Joule is the better pre amp.
Have you heard it paired with the Carver Black Beauties? how do you think it would match up?
I am very interested especially because of the adjustable gain.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »Have you heard it paired with the Carver Black Beauties? how do you think it would match up?
I am very interested especially because of the adjustable gain.
I have not, but have to think they would work well together.
PM replied.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 -
Between you and Troy, you guys are going to give me a heart attack......geesh man. You have to be nuts not to snatch this up , especially with the tubes being offered.HT SYSTEM-
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Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
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Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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lsi 9's -
Definate Monkey With Your Privates gear here.
Seriously, kids, bag this and his Manley. Game. Set. Match. Never swap gear again. Ever.
BDTI plan for the future. - F1Nut -
The remote with no batteries is a deal breaker for me.
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This is tempting, but with the Holidays around the corner I just can justify it at this time. Too bad it's not around tax time.
GLWS, this one is on my short list when I decide to upgrade.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
Jimmy Crickets Brock, tell the little dudes Santa's broke this year and grab this sucker. This is a once in a blue moon opportunity. Besides, who wants another pair of socks stuffed into a Christmas card ? Go to your nearest store and buy them all those cheap prizes you get in the gumball machines, done. LOLHT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Without a doubt, the Joule is the better pre amp.
This is "destination" after "destination"... Just kidding..
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Great gear from the President of Club Polk. It looks great with the chrome knobs. Even with Jessi's reflection! LOL!Carl
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Please mark this SOLD.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 -
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It looks great with the chrome knobs. Even with Jessi's reflection! LOL!
His reflection in the knobs was the deal breaker for me.Vinyl, the final frontier...
Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... -
His reflection in the knobs was the deal breaker for me.
I've got some nice 8x10 glamour shots I'm sending your way.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 -
I've got some nice 8x10 glamour shots I'm sending your way.
Come on Jesse, don't deprive all of us. Post 'em up here! :razz:
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."
My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....
"Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Every year I check the mailbox for my "F1Nut in a Speedo" christmas card and every year i'm disappointed. Here's hoping 2013 is the year!No excuses!
