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

vette5451

Showing 3 responses by big_greg

I owned a Jolida Fusion and it was noisy, one of the XLR connectors came loose, and if I remember right, it also made popping noises when changing inputs.  In short, I don't think it was very well made and sound quality was not as good as other components I've owned.

I can't speak to the Vincent SA-32, but I own the Vincent SV-237 integrated, which is based on a SS amp and tube preamp section.  It's built like a tank, I've had zero issues with it, and it sounds a lot better than the Fusion did with a much more expensive amp driving it (a Wyred 4 Sound ST-1000 mkII).

I'd go Vincent all the way.  I also own a couple of Jolida JD9 phono stages.  Again, they are OK, but a bit noisy and not built to the level of most of my other components.  
I've heard that in some of the Vincent's the tubes are soldered in. I was able to roll all of the tubes in my SV - 237 integrated. Vincent was not helpful when I asked about trying other tubes in it, they only recommend the ones they put in it.
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.