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Upgrade cdp

I am thinking of upgrading from my Nad 542 C. The rest of my system is Forte Model 6 amp, Anthem Pre 1 preamp and Infinity recapped RSIIs. I am thinking about either a Jolida JD-100 or a Cambridge 840. Anyone have any experience with both or either of these units? I listen to jazz, blues, JT, "the Boss", Mark Knopfler, etc.

Any input is appreciated
Thanks, MBeigh
mbeigh
4musica44107
520 posts
 
The Jolida JD-100 is a nice CDP. You can pursue various upgrade paths and/or engage in tube rolling to see if you can make it even better for your needs. It is certainly not the absolute statement in resolution, even with the level one upgrade, but it is a surprisingly musical CDP for the $. Hope this helps. Good luck.
vonhakemarine
55 posts
 
I'd consider keeping your CDP to cover your present library and going digital. That's my next move. Tremendous advances in that area. FWIW, my musical tastes aren't too far off from yours.

Good Luck
pdspecl
254 posts
 
I had the NAD C542 - a good player for the money. I now have a JD-100 Lvl 1 Underwood player and love it. Much more musical and engaging. I got mine on Agon used for about $700. Very happy with it an your can tube roll also. Also has head phone jack and volume pot. Nekver heard the 840c but my brother has one and is very happy with it versus the C542 he had. Good luck
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Yes, to a blu ray player. SonyStyle recently had the 560 for $110 shipped. Great value, and great sound since you can go optical to the amp.
tobias
1,534 posts
 
BTW I have heard the 840C and while it was certainly a step up from my NAD 541 -- a big step -- in terms of resolution, I was not thrilled with its sound, which I thought analytical and hyper-detailed. YMMV and so might mine if I had spent a bit more time with it; my point is that your own sonic preference should be your guide here.
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