Tube Complement for Jolida 302a

[nikolas812]

Can someone tell em the exact tube complement for the Jolida Sj 302a

I can't seem to find the specs anywhere. Jolidas web page has the specs for the 302B but I don't know if they are the same as the 302A. I am assuming they are. But I don't want to buy a bunch of tubes untill I am sure I am getting the right ones.

[Early B.]

Yeah, same specs for 302A and 302B. The differences between these two versions are primarily aesthetic.

[Early B.]

Consider these power tubes for your Jolida:

http://thetubestore.com/teslael34l.html

[nikolas812]

Thanks for the JJ reference. I was thinking of doing a whole EH complement of tubes in it. Do you have expereience with both? What are the differences between the two that you noticed?

Also is there a need for matched sections for the preamp and driver tubes? Or is it just a waste of money?

[nikolas812]

After looking at a the reviews of the EL34 tubes at the tubestore. I think I will go with the JJ's over the EH's. Looks like the JJ's are a little less detailed. I think I might go with the JJ's out back and maybe the EH's up front. I don't know though, I need to do some more reading.

[Early B.]

EH's are very good, but a bit on the bright and anal side, IMO. Consider Groove Tube 12AX7M's and Mullard 12AT7's.

[ShinAce]

IIRC, TheTubeStore is located in Hamilton, Ontario . If you are ordering from the US, you will incur customs fees.

[nikolas812]

Really? Because I have ordered twice from them with no fees. Just a standard shipping rate of $7.95 I think. And the stuff usually gets here quick.

[nikolas812]

EH's are very good, but a bit on the bright and anal side, IMO. Consider Groove Tube 12AX7M's and Mullard 12AT7's.

I have read all of your threads and posts about your experience with the 502b
and these tubes. I have also done a little reading about them on the net and decided to go with all the tubes you recommended. The JJ EL34's with the GT's and the Mullards.

I have also read about all the mods you did to yours and plan to do the same with mine. I plan to let the tubes break in and get some decent listening in and then do the mods.

There are so many things that can be done to this amp! I can't wait to get it. If I've said it once I have said it a thousand times. This will be it for quite a while. I am hopeing it will be. It couldn't get here soon enough.:D

[W WALDECKER]

IIRC, TheTubeStore is located in Hamilton, Ontario . If you are ordering from the US, you will incur customs fees.
I bought two quads of matched and balanced EH goldpin 6SN7's from the tube store and was only charged std shipping and handling fee's ;) I think that only items going from the US to Canada are subject to the Canadian customs fees.

[Early B.]

Yeah. The tubestore is great. Highly recommended. Excellent customer service and fast shipping.

[ShinAce]

They might just as well have an american store. Good to know, because their catalog is good.

Actually, just found this on their info page:
Our address:
512 James Street North
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8L 1J4

So I guess you guys are lucky. Saving taxes and customs. That's a major bonus for these small orders. I'd have to pay 13% tax and still expect 3 days shipping for a 250 mile ordeal.

[nikolas812]

As long as they have the tubes I am looking for. I will always buy from them. They have a decent selection with decent prices and they ship there stuff out very quickly.

Edit: I was a little disappointed they didn't carry Groovy Tubes.:mad:

[nikolas812]

I'm so confused.:( After reading about baggedlancers situation. I was wondering what tubes I could use for my Jolida 302a. Can I use a KT-88 or a 6550 tube? If so. Should I be useing one of thoughs instead of the EL-34's? I have already ordered the JJ El-34's but I could return them for different tubes. What should I do?