Tube Amp with SDA 1C's

Hypnotoad
Hypnotoad Posts: 44
edited March 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I just bought a Jolida JD 801A tube amp of C/L it has 70wpc.

I have never used a tube amp and it has two connectors for each speaker on the back 4 ohm and 8 ohm.

I looked up my manual for the 1C's and it says 6 ohm nominal, so which one do I use on the amp, 4 or 8 ohm?

Also does anyone have the manual or know where I can get one for the Jolida, the guy who sold it to me couldn't find it and isn't sure when the bias settings were set last.

Any help would be appreciated.
ProJect Perspective II Turntable & Benz Micro Ace
ProJect Tube Box II & Philips/Amperex tubes
Luxman L-430 Integrated
Polk SDA 1C's
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2010
    Use the 4ohm for your 1Cs.

    I have an Anthem AMP 1 with 4 and 8 ohm, I use 4ohm. I believe the 1Cs will dip into the 4ohm area at times.
    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
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2010
    4 ohm taps should prove to be better,, a little more contol,etc--let us know
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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