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Jolida202a vs. Creek 4330

I am considering the purchase of either a Creek 4330 or Jolita 202a. I tracked down my local dealer. This is the highest end that this poboy is able to reach. I thought the Jolita was good in performance and looks but I was a bit annoyed with what was like a 'wash' or 'screen' of a sort of hiss. It wasn't constant but seemed to fluctuate with the volume of the music. I can't imagine that enthusiasts have experienced the same and still have such praise for the unit. The dealer explained it to me as possibly a poorly seated tube (although he couldn't fix it) or what he called 'tube rush' as an admitted amateur in tubes amps I have no idea what it is. Do you have any comments? Do the tubes have to be upgraded? I don't thrill with the idea that I've got to imediately change all the tubes in a brand new tube amp to get quality sound.
Thanks for any comments on either unit.
keithcady
audiokinesis
2,722 posts
 
I am a JoLida dealer, and have never encountered the hissing phenomenon you describe. Should you by chance end up with a defective unit, I am sure the JoLida people will be very responsive to your needs. Mike Allen is genuinely good people - a big bear of a guy with a heart of gold. Your dealer can help you get any problems resolved as well, if you would rather he handle it. When something goes wrong, that's your dealer's chance to demonstrate that you did right when you chose to bring your business to him.
sedond
1,387 posts
 
whatever yer choice, if yer a *poboy* (or even if not!), buy used - yule get more bang for the buck. ie: a jolida 302 instead of a 202...
keithcady OP
17 posts
 
Thank you all - Sedond, Audiokinesis,Trelja, Pls1 - You convinced me I picked up a 302a demo and look forward to using it with my new Castle Acoustic Richmonds!
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Thank you for the update Keithcady. Please let us know how you like the Jolida. Good Luck!
keithcady OP
17 posts
 
Trelja,
I got my 302a and hooked it up this weekend. I also got a great deal from an Audiogon dealer on a pair of Castle Richmond speakers. The combination is fantastic for our small apartment! We are VERY pleased. I far prefer the looks of the 302a to the latter 302b. I don't have the resources to launch a lot of 'tweaking' projects as some have recommended but even 'as-is' this is great package. Thanks again for all your help!
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