Jolida SJ 801A Tube Amp

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rebelsoul
rebelsoul Posts: 756
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Just bought this tube amp/pre for $750. Any thoughts? Any one have manual?
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,067
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    Hook it up and tell us. :p
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Well @rebelsoul you are a rebel! Already bought! Hope you did a bit a research on it!

    Looks fabulous! Let us know! :)
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    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Is this the one?
    https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649452525-jolida-sj-801a-integrated-stereo-tube-amplifier-used/
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    I wanted to get into tubes. I got mine on ebay it arrives monday. I also bought a cambridge solo to hook my music hall ikura turntable -ortafon blue.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    I wanted to get into tubes. I got mine on ebay it arrives monday. I also bought a cambridge solo to hook my music hall ikura turntable -ortafon blue.

    Very cool! I took the plunge not too long ago, and, I'm hooked! Lot's of good advice here, as already has been shown by @DSkip so feel assured that we'll help you along the way!

    As for me, I'm still learning, so I'll be following this thread! :)
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    DSkip wrote: »
    Look over the solder joints and the board. Some of these older Jolida amps had poor quality on them and can cause some serious chronic issues and a loss of many tubes.
    Thanks i sure will
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MGZDLRV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AET5JO4MVOEWM&psc=1
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YAXXSW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AET5JO4MVOEWM&psc=1
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J48M10G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AET5JO4MVOEWM&psc=1

    Thinking of getting these also, any feedback on tubes?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,553
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    Yea NOT THOSE!! There are so many great nos 6sn7 tubes out there to try before I'd EVER entertain the thought of those.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Yea NOT THOSE!! There are so many great nos 6sn7 tubes out there to try before I'd EVER entertain the thought of those.

    Ivan has helped guide me through my 6SN7 journey! His advice is solid! :)
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Yea NOT THOSE!! There are so many great nos 6sn7 tubes out there to try before I'd EVER entertain the thought of those.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMPEREX-BUGLE-BOY-ECC83-12AX7-DATED-1962-100-100-Test/113956351375
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-QUALITY-MATCHED-RCA-5692-RED-BASE-PAIR-AUDIO-REFERENCES-6SN7-TOP-UPGRADE/163933974016

    these?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,553
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    Here are some much cheaper. All the 5692's were only made by one company regardless of base color.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sylvania-6SN7GT-5692-Vacuum-Tube-Pair-valves-matched-NOS-original-boxes/401654449695

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Raytheon-JAN-CRP-6SN7-GT-VT-231-Tubes-Black-Plates-Bottom-D-TV7-Tested/174072520299

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/RCA-6SN7GTA-VERY-RARE-DUAL-SIDE-GETTERS-Tubes-PLATINUM-MATCHED-on-AT1000/264432370956?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item3d9165c50c:g:bboAAOSwNmddVhLy

    Search the last ^^^one nova site he has got good ones and i have bought many from him
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  • pitdogg2
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NIB-Matched-Pair-Sylvania-JAN-6SN7WGTA-Black-Plate-Tubes-Same-1966-Date-1/153715997887?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=4d9c2bad9b90485599b9e9e9e12c0504&pid=100675&rk=3&rkt=15&sd=264432370956&itm=153715997887&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:fc347497-0265-11ea-b62a-74dbd1809867|parentrq:4cb1fcd916e0a9e4c820906cfffe7fac|iid:1
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  • rebelsoul
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NIB-Matched-Pair-Sylvania-JAN-6SN7WGTA-Black-Plate-Tubes-Same-1966-Date-1/153715997887?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=4d9c2bad9b90485599b9e9e9e12c0504&pid=100675&rk=3&rkt=15&sd=264432370956&itm=153715997887&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:fc347497-0265-11ea-b62a-74dbd1809867|parentrq:4cb1fcd916e0a9e4c820906cfffe7fac|iid:1

    WHAT ABOUT THE POWER TUBES K88
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,553
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    Buy them from a legitimate source. I have never had anything that used them. Try upscale audio. They test them and warranty them
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    Is this a common ground going to SDA 1c
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  • delkal
    delkal Posts: 764
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    Is this a common ground going to SDA 1c

    Your amp is common ground or it is not. It does not matter what type of speakers you connect it to. But you do need a common ground amp or a dreadnought to hook it up to SDAs.

    The easiest way to tell is to hook up a multimeter to the right and left channel speaker grounds/negatives (on your amp, at the same time). If it reads 0 ohms (or something very low like 0.5 ohms unzeroed) your amp is probably common ground. You can also take off the cover and look inside. If the speaker output negatives are linked together your amp is common ground.

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  • Faustin
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    I think you are going to enjoy the tube journey. I started with a Yaqin integrated that was very similar to your Jolida, with the KT88 power tubes. I also had it paired with SDA 1C's. I have gone through several other flavors of tube amps the past few years. Sigh.....another rabbit hole. I bought a quad of GE 6550 tubes to replace my Chinese KT88 tubes, but sold the amp before I could pop them in. PM me if you think you may be interested in them. I have nos 6SN7's as well that may be of interest to you. Enjoy and keep us posted as to your impressions of the "tube" sound.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Faustin wrote: »
    I think you are going to enjoy the tube journey. I started with a Yaqin integrated that was very similar to your Jolida, with the KT88 power tubes. I also had it paired with SDA 1C's. I have gone through several other flavors of tube amps the past few years. Sigh.....another rabbit hole. I bought a quad of GE 6550 tubes to replace my Chinese KT88 tubes, but sold the amp before I could pop them in. PM me if you think you may be interested in them. I have nos 6SN7's as well that may be of interest to you. Enjoy and keep us posted as to your impressions of the "tube" sound.

    6SN7's - Watcha got? :)
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • rebelsoul
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    verb wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Yea NOT THOSE!! There are so many great nos 6sn7 tubes out there to try before I'd EVER entertain the thought of those.

    Ivan has helped guide me through my 6SN7 journey! His advice is solid! :)

    I got these

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Raytheon-JAN-CRP-6SN7-GT-VT-231-Tubes-Black-Plates-Bottom-D-TV7-Tested/174072520299
    thanks pitdogg2
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  • rebelsoul
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    sound great
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,553
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    Thank God I was starting to sweat....
    :)
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,432
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    sound great

    Really? That's it? Did you go to "The @verb school of stereo equipment review"??? ;)
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • verb
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    audioluvr wrote: »
    rebelsoul wrote: »
    sound great

    Really? That's it? Did you go to "The @verb school of stereo equipment review"??? ;)

    Lol! My review - Love it! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • audioluvr
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    Sorry Dave. You're such a great sport!
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • TEAforONE
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    rebelsoul wrote: »
    sound great

    Kinda wordy review. You lost me after "sound".
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • TEAforONE
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    All kidding aside,that's a beautiful piece. Enjoy!
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 756
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    TEAforONE wrote: »
    All kidding aside,that's a beautiful piece. Enjoy!

    Thanks
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