Man, if you believe all that they say about their upgrades, and how much they improve the unit, it must be a pretty crappy unit to begin with !! (i'm being sarcastic, i happen to know that this is a very good unit in stock form, replacing the tubes with the EH tubes, and a aftermarket power cord, would make the most sonic improvement imo.
Jolida Jd-100a w/ Stage 1 Sound Odyssey Anyone??
I think I decided finally on the Jolida JD100A. It seems to be the best bang for the buck that I can always upgrade. My question is.... for just a bit more I can get an upgrade through Sound Odyssey.
This is what you get with the Perfomance Stage 1 Package.
1. ~~ NEW Jolida JD-100A ~~
2. -- TRICHORD RESEARCH CLOCK 4 -- Replace Clock/Oscillator with Ultra High Performance Trichord Research Clock 4. The remarkable Clock 4 virtually eliminates jitter providing absolute timing down the digital chain. Eliminating these time-based errors gives the Jolida's on board DAC accurate data to convert to the analog signal. The results of a jitter-free digital signal are immediately apparent-
--> Huge gains are made in three dimensional imaging, and transparency.
--> Instruments gain detail and distinctive placement within a coherent soundscape.
--> Bass is highly defined and tight
--> Cymbals shimmer with sharp attack and delicate decay.
3. --DEDICATED POWER SUPPLY FOR THE CLOCK-- We install a dedicated power supply for the Trichord Clock 4. A dedicated Power Supply serves to isolate the digital and analog stages. This isolation reduces noise and thus reveals a wealth of low level detail that fills the missing elements for more realistic imaging and soundstaging. This is a monumental inclusion to this package!!
4. --ANALOG OUTPUT CAPACITORS-- We upgrade to Blackgate capacitors in the Analog Output Stage, allowing more detail to pass from the DAC. The Blackgates create Beautiful tonality and blacker background.
5. --POWER SUPPLY DIODES-- Replace the rectifying diodes in the power supply with the Fairchild "Stealth" Diodes. These are the fastest Soft Recovery diodes on the market. The stock diodes add to the noise floor and create a ringing and smearing of tonality. The upgraded rectifying diodes reveal increased resolution, an organic tonality and detail in the bass and lower mid-range.
6. –POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS-- Upgrade four Capacitors in the Power supply to high performance Rubycon ZL capacitors. The Rubycon ZL caps are highly resolving and simply put- The Best!. The power supply is Critical! Our Power supply treatment has an enormous impact in every function that follows. Results--> RESOLUTION,RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION!
7. -–THE TUBES-- Upgrade the Chinese tubes to Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH. The Electro-Harmonix has a marvelous balanced sound, high gain, & low noise. This is a very good, if not the best 12AX7 made today. Excellent tube!
8. -–VIBRATION DAMPING-- (a) Apply Vibration absorbing Sorbothane around the transport for highly effective damping of mechanical vibrations. (b) Then we apply Sound Coat damping material throughout the Chassis and under the Cover. Results? Absolutely!!! The combination of these two damping materials yields much improved image depth & focus, with tonality that is clear and pure.
Anyone hear these upgrades? Is it worth it? Thanks!
This is what you get with the Perfomance Stage 1 Package.
1. ~~ NEW Jolida JD-100A ~~
2. -- TRICHORD RESEARCH CLOCK 4 -- Replace Clock/Oscillator with Ultra High Performance Trichord Research Clock 4. The remarkable Clock 4 virtually eliminates jitter providing absolute timing down the digital chain. Eliminating these time-based errors gives the Jolida's on board DAC accurate data to convert to the analog signal. The results of a jitter-free digital signal are immediately apparent-
--> Huge gains are made in three dimensional imaging, and transparency.
--> Instruments gain detail and distinctive placement within a coherent soundscape.
--> Bass is highly defined and tight
--> Cymbals shimmer with sharp attack and delicate decay.
3. --DEDICATED POWER SUPPLY FOR THE CLOCK-- We install a dedicated power supply for the Trichord Clock 4. A dedicated Power Supply serves to isolate the digital and analog stages. This isolation reduces noise and thus reveals a wealth of low level detail that fills the missing elements for more realistic imaging and soundstaging. This is a monumental inclusion to this package!!
4. --ANALOG OUTPUT CAPACITORS-- We upgrade to Blackgate capacitors in the Analog Output Stage, allowing more detail to pass from the DAC. The Blackgates create Beautiful tonality and blacker background.
5. --POWER SUPPLY DIODES-- Replace the rectifying diodes in the power supply with the Fairchild "Stealth" Diodes. These are the fastest Soft Recovery diodes on the market. The stock diodes add to the noise floor and create a ringing and smearing of tonality. The upgraded rectifying diodes reveal increased resolution, an organic tonality and detail in the bass and lower mid-range.
6. –POWER SUPPLY CAPACITORS-- Upgrade four Capacitors in the Power supply to high performance Rubycon ZL capacitors. The Rubycon ZL caps are highly resolving and simply put- The Best!. The power supply is Critical! Our Power supply treatment has an enormous impact in every function that follows. Results--> RESOLUTION,RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION!
7. -–THE TUBES-- Upgrade the Chinese tubes to Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH. The Electro-Harmonix has a marvelous balanced sound, high gain, & low noise. This is a very good, if not the best 12AX7 made today. Excellent tube!
8. -–VIBRATION DAMPING-- (a) Apply Vibration absorbing Sorbothane around the transport for highly effective damping of mechanical vibrations. (b) Then we apply Sound Coat damping material throughout the Chassis and under the Cover. Results? Absolutely!!! The combination of these two damping materials yields much improved image depth & focus, with tonality that is clear and pure.
Anyone hear these upgrades? Is it worth it? Thanks!
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