Recently got a jolida 100a, might i add that it is my first real source/cd player EVER. I've dabbled in the portables, like a d-25s, and ipod of course, but felt it was time to get a real source for a change.
Wow, this is truely an amazing player, this is what tubes are all about! I can understand where people are coming from saying this is an analog like cd player, but I don't think its too warm or mushy, there is tons of detail and resolution. Right now, i've got telefunken 12ax7's rolled in there, they're ok, expecting some GE JG5751wa tmb's coming this weekend, as well as some GE 12ay7 blackplates as well.
For a long time, i've tried to convince myself my portables were just as good as a home unit, because i have good cans (sr-225) and a good amp (sr-71). Well, now with a dedicated source, i'm getting tons of detail, warmth, bass impact, and a much greater soundstage and imaging then i had before.
WEll that's about it, other jolida owners are welcome to chime in, thanks to djbnh for all the help and advice!
Wow, this is truely an amazing player, this is what tubes are all about! I can understand where people are coming from saying this is an analog like cd player, but I don't think its too warm or mushy, there is tons of detail and resolution. Right now, i've got telefunken 12ax7's rolled in there, they're ok, expecting some GE JG5751wa tmb's coming this weekend, as well as some GE 12ay7 blackplates as well.
For a long time, i've tried to convince myself my portables were just as good as a home unit, because i have good cans (sr-225) and a good amp (sr-71). Well, now with a dedicated source, i'm getting tons of detail, warmth, bass impact, and a much greater soundstage and imaging then i had before.
WEll that's about it, other jolida owners are welcome to chime in, thanks to djbnh for all the help and advice!
