Jolida Fusion or Vincent SA-32 / hybrid comparison

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. 

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.

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 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.

I have owned the SV-226 integrated. Wish I never sold it. The tubes in it were in sockets and could be removed. Not sure about their preamps. Sorry to hear about their customer support.

I also owned and be putting up for sale here on AG a Jolida Fusion preamp. It was not noisy, however provided 20dB of gain which was more than I needed. The Jolida people (now Black Ice) were good to work with, reachable via phone and helpful with questions. 

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.

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.

Thanks Greg, your experience with Jolida was helpful.

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.  

It’s hard to believe no one has any comments or experience to share. Disappointed...

I’m fairly new to the forum and was looking forward to feedback....

ANYONE??

I meant to add that I’m currently using a passive volume control purchased from Amazon to control the system.