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Jolida JD100A

Ok based on the hundreds of positive reviews about this CDP I have decided to purchase one with a level 1 mod but I still have a couple of questions.
1. I see that both Verastarr and Underwood Wally sell this unit with their own modifications. Wondering if someone could give me advice on which one to choose? Pros and cons of both if any.

2. Being new to the "tube" world I was hoping I could get some advice on a good match for Jazz and Rock? I enjoy Rock music which is bass inclined (not hip hop), such as RUSH or Primus. I am also looking for great separation in the instruments with a deep soundstage. And of course the mids and highs are very important in their fluidity and detail.

3. Finally, like I said I am new to tubes and I am wondering how long they last.

I will be pairing the Jolida up with a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Ref20 and will be upgrading to either a plinius 9200 or Belles 250i integrated amp in the near future. I am also using Zu Cables across the board. Wax biwires for the speakers and Gede as the interconnect.
Thanks again for all your wonderful help!
mmajoril
abb9ae7
60 posts
 
I purchased a straight up stock unit. I dampend the inside myself (from parts connection, cheap!) This thing sounds as good as the Cary 303/200 that I had!
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Verastarr and Sound Odyssey, thank you for sharing with us your modifications. Although, most people do not appreciate shilling in the threads, it seems you are both upfront as to who you are, and the spirit of this thread works well with what you are putting forth.

Can you guys also outline the costs of this work you are describing?

Thank you,
Joe
mmajoril OP
21 posts
 
I thank everyone who has replied except for the couple of trolls who have nothing else better to do. This is an information site and that is what I hoped for gathering when I posted this question. Anyway, maybe the two companies and possibly "Underwood" himself could give a little more information as to the pros and cons of each upgraded part that each company installs in their units, for example I read that the output jacks vary from upgrade to upgrade. I will be making a purchase for sure in the next 2 weeks so I hope to hear from everyone. Thanks again!
freakygreek
95 posts
 

First let me say I have no affiliation with UnderWood HiFi. I bought my unit as you might tell from Underwood HiFi and dealing with Walter was a pleasure. My reasoning for purchasing from him is that he offers two level's of mods. When I purchased the unit I first bought the level-1 mod in midstream I changed my mind and upgraded to the level-2 mod with WBT connectors. Walter was very easy to talk to and everthing went without a hitch.

On to the player I'll sum up the sound in one word "engaging". With the increased soundstage I'm brought right into the music. If your into tube rolling you can have a field day with this unit. I myself am waiting for some RCA 2 Mica Blackplates 5751 to arrive. Unfortunately if the rest of your system is not up to snuff you'll start looking at upgrading components again. For me speakers are my likely my next purchase.

Cheers
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