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Jolida JD 100a - help w/Buzz when using headphones

I recently purchased the Jolida JD 100a and discovered that the CD transport mechanism, particularly when it spins the CD, is audible as a "buzz" in my headphones (Sennheiser 580s). It is also audible from the player itself. Is this normal? Or is this a defective player and/or correctable with lubricating the mechanism? Help.

Chris
cdilascia
ladavid
79 posts
 
I have the Underwood Level I mod - coating is Sound Coat - don't think copper is involved. You check mods out at Underwood site. Wish I could help you out with your buzz. Mike Allen at Jolida was pretty repsonsive when I had a problem with my Jolida.
cdilascia OP
13 posts
 
I sent Mike an e-mail but have not had a response yet. I have sent him e-mails in the past with good responses and information. I will likely call him when I get a chance in the near future. I certainly appreciate all the sincere concern for my issue!
mtbrider
150 posts
 
The chassis damping material with the copper shielding is available from VeraStarr. I have the treatment inside my JD100 and think it makes for a nice, if subtle, improvement in the sound. I don't know how it would work for your buzz problem.
cdilascia OP
13 posts
 
Thanks Mtbrider. That's the material I was referring to in my prior post. Did you do any other mods that made a difference? I think Verastarr has a mod package and, if the damping can possible help the buzz, perhaps that is a better alternative to servicing at Jolida.
mtbrider
150 posts
 
No other mods, just some tube rolling. If you contact Verastarr, you want to order the deluxe damping treatment that they use in their mod package. It's $10 more than the standard package..around $40, as I recall. Mike should be able to tell you if it might help your buzz, but I think the treatment is worth doing anyway.
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