Jolida JD9A phono pre Clarity Cap upgrade

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
edited February 2013 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I have been meaning to post this a few days ago but life happens.

Mike (Face) did this upgrade to his sometime ago, taking out the 1uf's and replacing them with Clarity Caps.

Well I have had my caps for a few months, and just blew it off. Well I finally did the job a few days ago.

Let's just say first off I am a dumbass for not doing this sooner. The imaging and clarity is beautiful. The SDA effect is more 3 dimentional then it was. For the total cost of about $30 and 20 minutes of my time this upgrade takes this unit to a new level.

I was sitting here listening to Melissa Etheridge and the depth of hearing her voice was so clean, hearing her take a breath I swear you can feel her lips move. This really took my Vinyl to new Heights.

The Jolida is a fine unit out the gate but if you have one I suggest doing this cheap upgrade..

Larry.
Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

SVS SB16 X2

Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited November 2010
    Listening to Beck Sea Change right now!!!
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    Which series Clarity cap did you use?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited November 2010
    I used the ESA Series.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited November 2010
    so i did a google search on you phono preamp and found this thread with pictures - cool - some of us just don't have the budget or the where-with-all (or the TT / pre / amp / speakers) to justify such a nice piece :)

    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=62730.0

    wayne
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited November 2010
    That guy went all out. Im happy with my mod for now. The stock tubes were the first thing to go when I got this unit.

    Maybe I will look at the OP's later down the road.
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for the write up Larry. I was going to do mine as well sometime down the road but I've been too busy with other things as of late to even pop the top.

    What tubes did you change out to when you got rid of the original?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited February 2013
    :razz:
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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,303
    edited February 2013
    Quick review:

    Out the door The MR's smoke the ESA's if they get better after some burn in, boy I can't wait..

    This unit just took a giant leap forward. I am pissed that I didn't do this upgrade sooner. Well worth the $100!!!
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2013
    Congrats!
    Jake
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