noisy tube preamp


I'm fairly new to tubes but have recently acquired a tube preamp. I'm really liking the air and the soundstage it provides, something the solid state stuff haven't done as well but the one issue I have is the elevated noise floor. It's really only audible when no signal from the source is being played, like when the system is simply on or when the song stops. Also there is an occasional quiet, short lived buzz from the speakers that pretty much goes away after the preamp warms up and lastly, after the unit has been on for several hours, like 24+ it will start to emit a high frequency pitch that also is only audible with no music playing but it is louder than the inherent noise floor of the pre. My question is, is this something I can remedy by rolling tubes or is it something that has to do with the pre itself like the design or a failing part? Btw, it's a jolida fusion preamp.
lukaszwk

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Brent Jessee Recording is a little northwest of Chicago at:
1590 West Algonquin Road #111
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

He does not do tube repairs but he is a major tube seller and might be willing to give your preamp a listen if you give him a call or he could probably direct you to someone who works on tube gear in your area.

Google his name for his webpage.  He could give you some good advice when you get ready to buy new tubes.