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 2 responses by hasmarto

I have had the Vincent  sa-32 for eight months in one of my bedroom systems. It’s very flexible, lots of inputs/outputs, including pseudo-balanced, and it’s also visually presentable. The sound was quite dull with my system no matter the tone controls. 
Note, that if even one of the tubes goes bad, then neither Audioadvisor nor Vincent will sell you the replacements, you have to ship your unit to them. That information comes directly from them, and is relevant for every tube-based device they make.
@big_greg yup, Vincent still makes units with soldered tubes, I think the sa-32 was one of them, even though I never opened the lid, since I knew it’s a transitional pre. I got the T7 after that, which is a really decent sounding piece, with usual removable tubes, and then I realized that neither of the companies will sell the tubes, while they insist to use on using theirs, and there is no way to get a spare set from them.

Also, there is no help when it comes to rolling the tubes, they won’t provide even their basic tube measurement data or the info on their western equivalents. They’re probably the only tube gear making company who does that. It’s a totally idiotic decision on their part, probably related to their hang ups about their Sheng-Ya shady connection and greed.