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Jolida Fusion or Vincent SA-32 / hybrid comparison

I’ve recently started upgrading my system and decided on separate amp/preamp combo verses integrated. Now I’m in the process of adding a preamp and interested in the hybrid concept. Both Jolida and Vincent audio have models for roughly the same price point, so I’m looking for feedback or experiences.

Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near a large city to listen for myself and could use the groups feedback. I would like to stay in the $1,200 range if someone has other suggestions. This would be dedicated to only vinyl and I listen to all genres.
My system;
- VPI scout / Hana SL
- Elac PPA-2
- Parasound A23
- Q Acoustics 3050i 

Thanks in advance

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hawkeye666
6 posts
 
I know the SA-31 is soldered, as I have one. The SA-32 has four tubes instead of 2, but it is likewise still soldered.
big_greg
6,640 posts
 
Just in case someone's looking in the future, I replaced the tubes in my SV-237 with 1965 NOS Tung-Sol 12AX7A and Voskhod 6N1P and it was a noticeable improvement.
woodhart
21 posts
 
I’ve got a Jolida Fusion 3502s that I use on my office system. I wasn’t overly impressed with the preamp on it, but it’s pretty good as a power amp running in bypass. I’m currently running KT-120s and it’s got a nice sound. It does seem more susceptible to picking up noise, but that could just be my power. 
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