Jolida on ebay

[nikolas812]

Does any body know what this is worth? I don't have my a-gon blue book anymore so I can't look there. If some one can help me on this I would appreciate it. I don't want to over pay. Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150208547068&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005

[Early B.]

It should go for $500 - $600. It's the older model 302 amp. You'll probably want to roll the tubes if you win the bid, so add another $150 or more to the price.

[nikolas812]

SWEET!!! The guy is going to let me have it for $450 shipped. I am in the process of sending the money to his paypal account right now. He had a buy it now price of $475.00 plus shipping. After some haggling with him I finally got him to take $450.00 shipped.:D I didn't know if this was a good deal or not considering it is the older model Jolida. Can't wait to see how it sounds.

[Kex]

Congratulations Nikolas! I'll be reading your review of the equipment when you get around to it. Another deal handled well.

[wingnut4772]

Awesome! Let us know how you like it.

[madmax]

I had two of the 302A's like you are looking at. The one in the ad is older than what I had but there are only small changes. They sound great with speakers like the SDA-SRS or more efficient. The EL-34 tube has a very nice sound. You will probably want to upgrade the tubes. Electroharmonics tubes as well as others sound great. The Jolidas blow fuses now and then for no apparent reason, get some extras. They are sized so that any small issue will blow them. You did good with the price.
madmax

[stereo_luver]

Good deal there on the 302. Just do youirself a favor and send it back to Jolida and have it freshened up. Call Jolida for a double box to ship in if it doesn't have the ORIGINAL. Box should cost around $40. Well worth it IMO. I currently have the SJ-801 and was pleased with the way it sounded. I noticed 1 bias pot was a little screwy. I called Jolida and they told me that was common and the replacement was easy. I opted to send mine back for a full tune-up. They added a sub output for $75. When I got mine back it was like night and day. Enjoy!

Chuck

[nikolas812]

Good deal there on the 302. Just do youirself a favor and send it back to Jolida and have it freshened up. Call Jolida for a double box to ship in if it doesn't have the ORIGINAL. Box should cost around $40. Well worth it IMO. I currently have the SJ-801 and was pleased with the way it sounded. I noticed 1 bias pot was a little screwy. I called Jolida and they told me that was common and the replacement was easy. I opted to send mine back for a full tune-up. They added a sub output for $75. When I got mine back it was like night and day. Enjoy!

Chuck

That sounds like a great idea. I had no idea you could even do that. I wouldn't bother but I am hopeing this peice of gear will be a keeper. Thanks for the advice.

[BaggedLancer]

Curious, what made you go for jolida?

[nikolas812]

Mainly the price. I bought a jolida1301 hybrid and was very impressed. As a matter of fact the more I listen to it the better it sounds. I guess the tubes are at about 200+ hours now and they just keep sounding better and better. Basically I got addicted to tubes and jolida seems to be about the cheapest route right now. I have yet to find a tube intergrated with 50watts rms of tube power for as cheap as the jolida. Not to mention the huge market for diy mods for the particular model I am buying as with most of there models also. Seems like a no brainer if you want to get into tubes. Plus they have been getting rave reviews from about day one. And a lot of members on this forum seem to keep them in high regards.