Shanling, Jolida, Cary, Tube, SS can anyone compar

Muralman:
Thanks for your input, you've got me thinking about the Jolida again. I like the idea of tubes to soften the front end of my otherwise SS system. I was kind of scared off by reviews of earlier Jolidas with reliability being a problem. Maybe they have solved their mechanical problems. Some dealers are offering some pretty nice packages with these CDP's. One offers Svetlana or JAN? I think. I am new to tubes with my first component being delivered today, a Cary PH301 phono stage. Also am giving MC a try for the first time, I've heard them and been impressed, just never had anything but Shure V15's before. Now have a Sumiko Talisman Sapphire. Can't wait to hear some vinyl with my new toys. Thanks,
Bill

Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

Bill,

I have heard good things about the Jolida JD-100, but have not heard the unit personally (will do so at CES on Friday though).

Before you make a final decision, be sure to also check out the new Xindak SCD-2. You get stellar Redbook performance in addition to SACD capability for only $1695!

We used to be a dealer for Shanling, and as soon as we heard the Xindak, we dropped Shanling from our line. It is NO contest, IMHO.

Feel free to look at this thread for more info:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1041204909&read&3&4&

Also, don't hesitate to let me know if you have any specific questions.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Mike:
Thanks for your response. You had to throw another in the mix. I can't find a single review for Xindak. Are they a new company? I went to a Xindak site but could not find much info. Showed the inside of the player but doesn't mean much to me. I couldn't build one with the manual in front of me. I just listen and have a pretty good ear. Can you explain SACD? I don't even think that I have any HDCD's yet but am always looking to improve my CD sound quality. Still like vinyl the best. Any info on this is appreciated. Thanks,
Bill

Hey Bill

Vinyl is still tops, despite it's negatives. Cds do nicely with good equipment. DVDA looks to me to be the future for sonic quality. I use my JD 100 in conjunction with big Pass X 600 monoblocks and a Pass pre amp too. This all feeds the infamous <1ohm Apogee Scintilla. My goal is always for natural playback, music at it's most real.

Forget JAN Phillips. Start with the Svetlana, if you can buy the 100 so equipped.

The Granite Audio 657 is an excellent tube CD player and there is currently an auction going on one. It would be worth you time to check it out.