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Tube CD Players other than Jolida

I'm looking for a tube CD player that will compete with a Jolida cd100. It seems like the Jolida is the only one with tubes instead of opamps on the output circuit.

Are there any other players on the market that can compete? Is it possible to roll tubes in these other players like the Jolida?

Trying to stay under $1k for price, preowned is fine as well. Any manufacturers have an in home trial period?

Thanks
cak
cak OP
4 posts
 
Thanks guys for your imput.

The one thing about the Jolida that keeps calling me is the fact that I can taylor the sound with different tubes.

The others are a bit higher priced than I can afford, $1000 is the max, unfortunitly.

I did notice the Consonance CD-120 LInear seems to be going for a decent price. Any thoughts on that player compared to the Consonance reference or Jolida or my Rotel? Can you change tubes in the CD-120 Linear?

I'm really looking for a bit more sparkle in the top end compared to my Rotel 1072.

Thanks Again!
danlib1
819 posts
 
I suggest a look at any used Exemplar 2900's that pop up.

I've owned many players, but that unit is magic for a very reasonable price!
enrique
10 posts
 
eastern electric minimax.
rshak
419 posts
 
I've owned an Eastern Electric Minimax for about 18 months. Tube rolling in this machine is a breeze, if that's what you're looking for. Put some NOS 60's vintage Mullards in mine and have been very, very pleased with the sound.
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pdreher
1,212 posts
 
another vote for Audio Aero Prima.
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