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.
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.
Thanks for any comments on either unit.