I'm thinking about a Jolida system, and would like to know from those in the know!

eag618,

Good morning all from the Whaling capitol of the world!

I am on the verge of either the Rogue Cronus Magnum II or a Joilda 3502S and their phono pre.

Comments please, especially about the sound, stability, build quality, service and anything else you can tell me, taking the dive from SS into tubes!

Thanks.

I have their JD-801BRC Integrated Amp.  This was my first tube experience and I have been very happy with this amp for about 8 years already. I have never even replaced the tubes.

It has fixed & variable outputs to drive 2 subwoofers if you want more bass when using bookshelf speakers.  I don't even use them, I get enough bass already without the subwoofers. I got it for under $1.5K and that was very hard to beat about 8 years ago.  

Also one very important thing is to talk to the Jolida guys, they can upgrade your unit to tailor the sound to your own taste. Their recommendations make a lots of sense without expending thousands of dollars for nothing. 

I love dynamics and a more controlled bottom also from a SS amp, and I've been looking for a good SS amp but after I got used to listing to tubes it is very hard to find a SS amp that does not sound thin, sterile, edgy and harsh.  I already auditioned in my room the Rotel RB-1590 350 watts and the Parasound A21 250 watts and was not impressed at all. 

I may get the new Jolida Fusion 801 which looks good and has more options than my 801.

I just ordered the KT88 tubes and the rest of the tubes with the Preferred series to start the rolling of tubes. 

Early on they had a reputation for being unreliable, but that seems to have been remedied for some time now.

I've had my 502 P power amp for over four years now.  Completely trouble free powering my Magneplanar 1.7's.  I also have a very high power SS Conrad Johnson amp available but  I find I much prefer the Jolida (with KT 150 power tubes).  A nice solid 3D presentation I find myself listening for hours on end absolutely no fatigue factor. 

The Jolida folks were very accessible and answered questions promptly.  I ended up getting the power amp version with improved components but it was only a few bucks more than the regular one.  For the money hard to beat.  I did listen to a Rogue Cronus but I found it oddly to have a sort of SS sound.  The Jolida has the a more "classical" tube sound that I find I enjoy more.

ejman,
Nice pic, are you in Idaho, great place.... I think what I've decided after speaking to a gentleman who I believe to be the originator of the business which is now in his son's hands....his last name, I believe is Allen, not sure his first, he's a helluva guy!
Regardless, what I think I am doing is 3501S w/Factory Mods, JD-9 Phono Stage, again w/Factory Mods and a DSD tube DAC.

Opinions please??

eag618,
Thanks.  Picture taken right next door in Oregon.  Yes, I  talked to Allen before buying the amp and afterwards about recommended tubes very knowledgeable and helpful.  I also talked to Jarred -  I think he has taken over the business - also very helpful. I have not personally used the equipment you are considering but have read many comments particularly on the JD-9 Phono stage generally favorable also lots of threads on mods to that stage if one is so inclined.