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Cayin A88T break in and biasing??

Just took a Jolida 302BRC back to a dealer to
get the A88 instead. I loved the Jolida no doubt,
but assumed the A88 would be a step up, and so far
all I can say is it has the potential but sounds
a little hard & brittle now.
Just wondering if anyone has had experience with it
and does it get better with time?
I need to know before I go drop another 1k on it.
Also...I never could get a handle on whether or
not the amp is self biasing or not?? Most people
say it is not and you have to take it out, flip it over
and bias it....that's crazy and would be a deal breaker
for sure!
Any help or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

BTW... I only had about 6-7 hours on it when I started
to give it a listen.
telescope_trade

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telescope_trade OP
555 posts
 
Hi Aball & Newbee,

Thanks for the reply's so far. Aball, The $1000 I will
have to spend is not for the tubes, but the difference
between it and the Jolida I took back to my local dealer.
telescope_trade OP
555 posts
 
Hello Bonger,

Thanks, and you are exactly right! I called VAS to
leave a message, but they answered and told me that exact
same thing so now it can be put to rest. But it is
unfortunate for me, as I do know how to bias, but do not think
I want to go through that hassle. Sad they could not
put bias pots on the top or at least the side!?!?
It is starting to sound great though. I will have to give it
some thought the rest ofthe weekend.

Thanks to all!

Happy New Year!

Bob
telescope_trade OP
555 posts
 
Hi,

Thanks for all the input from everyone! I took back the
A88T and got back the Jolida and all is well again!
The Cayin is very sweet, but the Jolida is a better
match with my current system.
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