Feeler - Jolida JD 100A

SniperREX

Hi guys. I don't usually do feeler threads, but this Jolida tube CD player has a slight issue with the disc tray (sometime it doesn't close all the way, I showed it to Marvda and he knows what I'm talking about. It didn't close completely the first time, but worked flawlessly afterward).
Other than that the CD player is in good shape.
I'm the second owner. I bought it from a polkie a few years ago.
I have the original tubes (it came with upgraded with Svetlana tubes installed if I remember correctly), the remote (never used it, always been using my Harmony/Logitech remotes), but I don't think I have the original box anymore.


I'm thinking of selling it for $400+shipping.

I'd prefer selling it locally in DFW, so the buyer can see first hand the issue and listen to it.

If anybody knows how to fix the issue (I guess replacing the belt) I'd appreciate. I asked Jolida about fixing it and they asked $100. I passed because I'm not really using it (no time to dedicate to music listening anymore )

SniperREX

I just found the original owner, Ricardo http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?38412-Selling-Spree.-Jolida-Dodd-Sixpacs-Interconnects....&highlight=jolida+tube

SniperREX

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F1nut

If anybody knows how to fix the issue (I guess replacing the belt) I'd appreciate. I asked Jolida about fixing it and they asked $100.

As many times as I had mine apart doing mods you'd think I would know the answer, but for the life of me I can't remember.

Anyway, still a nice sounding player that very well could be your end game.

jhw59

I've been very happy with my Jolida player. Upgrading the tubes to Mullards and a pangea 14se power cord helped as well.

SniperREX

jhw59 wrote: »

I've been very happy with my Jolida player. Upgrading the tubes to Mullards and a pangea 14se power cord helped as well.

I was very happy with it too. It's just I don't have time to dedicate to pure listening anymore and thus I'm just not using it

jhw59

jhw59 wrote: »

I've been very happy with my Jolida player. Upgrading the tubes to Mullards and a pangea 14se power cord helped as well.

Sorry, using Amperex Bugle Boy tubes not Mullards.

SniperREX

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george daniel

EI gold pins in mine,,thank you Jesse,,, good luck with the sale!

SniperREX

george daniel wrote: »

EI gold pins in mine,,thank you Jesse,,, good luck with the sale!

Thanks

cnh

No time to listen to music? Sounds like an awful place to be! Everyone needs some tune time now and then or else we might see them on the evening news.

That said. Great CDP, I have a newer model Jolida and it's not going anywhere. And a NICE price too. Someone should move on this.

Worth fixing, but GLWTS anyway!

Ricardo? Good man! Haven't seen him post in a while.



cnh

SniperREX

cnh wrote: »

No time to listen to music? Sounds like an awful place to be! Everyone needs some tune time now and then or else we might see them on the evening news.

That said. Great CDP, I have a newer model Jolida and it's not going anywhere. And a NICE price too. Someone should move on this.

Worth fixing, but GLWTS anyway!

Ricardo? Good man! Haven't seen him post in a while.



cnh

I meant I don't have time for serious listening, because I prefer to spend my little free time gaming.

Now I listen to music only at work or in the car .

Gatecrasher

What's a "feeler thread"?

Sounds kind of perverted.

marvda1

i think I read somewhere that this problem is caused by one of the teeth on a plastic glog not being cut cleanly. there is a piece of plastic still on one of the teeth that you can cut off with a scalpel to fix the problem.

SniperREX

marvda1 wrote: »

i think I read somewhere that this problem is caused by one of the teeth on a plastic glog not being cut cleanly. there is a piece of plastic still on one of the teeth that you can cut off with a scalpel to fix the problem.

Thanks Marvin! I will check right away

SniperREX

I tried to look for that, but I didn't even know where to look lol

marvda1

did you have the cd drawer open when you were inside? i would think it would have to be close to the drawer mechanism to control the tray.

SniperREX

marvda1 wrote: »

did you have the cd drawer open when you were inside? i would think it would have to be close to the drawer mechanism to control the tray.

Yeah I opened and closed it.

F1nut

The gears are under the tray, so if you look up from the bottom and inside the tray opening you will be able to sort of see them. The only real way to inspect them is to remove the entire transport. That said, I've never heard of the gear teeth issue mentioned. It's much more likely that the belt needs replacing and the price Jolida gave you would indicate a simple belt replacement.

SniperREX

F1nut wrote: »

The gears are under the tray, so if you look up from the bottom and inside the tray opening you will be able to sort of see them. The only real way to inspect them is to remove the entire transport. That said, I've never heard of the gear teeth issue mentioned. It's much more likely that the belt needs replacing and the price Jolida gave you would indicate a simple belt replacement.

Yeah, I think you're right.

This is Jolida's reply to the email that I sent a few weeks ago:

"Yes, we can service the JD100. The cost should be $100 for labor and maybe $75 for a new transport or servo board depending on the problem. If sending to us for service, please pack the unit up and include a piece of paper with your name, address, phone number and description of the problem."

It's just I don't feel comfortable spending about $200 without knowing that I'll be able to sell it for sure afterward

SniperREX

OK, given that it'll cost almost $200 to fix it I'll lower the price to $300+shipping

DollarDave

SniperREX wrote: »

OK, given that it'll cost almost $200 to fix it I'll lower the price to $300+shipping

Is this officially for sale, or just one of those feelers?

SniperREX

DaveMuell wrote: »

Is this officially for sale, or just one of those feelers?

Sorry for the confusion. It's officially for sale for $300+shipping