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.
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.
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
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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