2. digital
  3. 1112793435

Eastern Electric Minimax CD vs Jolida 100

Has anyone compared the sound of these 2 players?

Minimax - 6922 tubes, Burr-Brown 1732 DAC
Jolida - 12AX7A tubes, Burr-Brown DAC

They are priced similar at around $900. Which did you prefer and why?

Thanks

Mike
fox_m_a
millikeith
2 posts
 
they are briefly reviewed against one another on page 3 of this review: http://6moons.com/audioreviews/eelectric3/stack.html
hope this helps,
millikeith
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i prefer neither. both sound like they don't have a tube analog stage. the minimax probably was the greater of the 2 evils.
bokifeac
22 posts
 
@mrtennis

That's how I see some other tubed CD players (Shanling). They sound totally solid state to my ears, don't know what is the use of tubes though?

but, do you have any other suggestions about good CD player under 1000 $?
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i am a reviewer and have come to the conclusion that it is almost impossible to find a cd player which has a tube analog stage which sounds like it has tubes and is tube sensitive.

i can't recommend any player under $1000 and would have a problem myself finding one to satisfy my taste.
crent
1 posts
 
I must respectfully disagree. I have the EE Minimax and LOVE it. So far I have tried the stock tubes, JJ Tesla, and I have Amperex orange globes on the way. The JJs sound completely different in the Minimax than the stock. Much warmer and more analog like without question. Not a bad tube at all for the money. So I have found the Minimax to be sensitive to tube rolling so far.. and am loving the experience.
More to discover