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nikolas812
nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
edited March 2008 in Electronics
I have never had a dedicated source. So with the help from a forum member (THANKS BEAR!!) I am the proud owner of a Jolida JD 100 My first ever dedicated CD player. It did exactly what I expected. It took every CD that I had (so far) from harsh to oh so smooth and more REAL sounding (to me anyway). I can't wait to get some listening time in. But now I have to go back to work.:(
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited February 2008
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    Puuuuurrrrrrty!
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    I am listening to Alison Krauss and Union Station live and its is absolutely amazing.:D

    I can't believe how much of a difference there is between the Jolida and the Oppo. I haven't listened to enough material to confirm this. But I think the Jolida sounds better than the Oppo when playing SACD's. It just sounds so right. I was getting some bad sibilance from time to time with the Oppo and I was trying to tame it with different tubes without any luck. Sibilance is gone! I still can't get over how easy it is on the ear compared the Oppo. I wish I would have bought a good Cd player a long time ago.:o

    I think I will try and do a full review eventually. But right now I just want to sit back and enjoy.:)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2008
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    Well, since you're enjoying it so much, I won't mention the fun times you'll have by rolling tubes through it.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    I have already got some fresh Groove Tubes to roll. But it sounds so DAMN good right now that I am in no hurry to do any rolling. Yet.....:D
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2008
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    Yep, get as much out of those tubes as you can. Upgrade everything too fast and it kinda leaves you nowhere to go. i've always prefered to upgrade in incriments.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,675
    edited February 2008
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    Congrats. Very nice.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2008
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    engtaz wrote: »
    Congrats. Very nice.
    +1!!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited February 2008
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    Pretty player. Looks quite a bit better than the oppo's beautiful, er, plastic.
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

    Polk SDA-1B,
    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects

    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2008
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    Congrats,I have enjoyed our Jolida for quite a while...The best sounding pair of tubes I've tried so far is some cheap Sovteks...At least in my set-up.

    N'joy your new toy.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited February 2008
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    I use EI Gold Pins in mine. Congrats on the player.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2008
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    Congrats. Enjoy.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited February 2008
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    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I use EI Gold Pins in mine. Congrats on the player.

    I've tied the Elite GP's,a pair of Electro Harmonix and others...pick up a pair of these Sovteks for about $20.00 and give em' a whirl,you might be suprised...I know I was.

    Excellent detail,and a lota slam:D
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,275
    edited February 2008
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    nikolas812 wrote: »
    I can't believe how much of a difference there is between the Jolida and the Oppo.
    I can. I really couldn't believe the improvement to the sonic quality going from a Rega Apollo to this player since they were both about the same price. Absolutely blew my mind. Running currently with Sovtek 12AX7LPS tubes and liking the hell out of it.

    Enjoy.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
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    Very cool !!

    glad to hear that she`s putting a smile on your face

    Looks like it`s in great shape also...

    Congrats and Enjoy !!


    I have rolled many different tubes through mine......take your time and get used to what is in there so you can use that as a reference when you decide to roll some tubes


    I currently have Electro Harmonix Gold Pins in it ...

    I really like the Ei Gold pins also..


    Gotta love the solid billet remote too !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited February 2008
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    Great cdp I love mine..you won't be looking for another source for a long time!

    Enjoy!!
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,275
    edited February 2008
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    beardog03 wrote: »
    Gotta love the solid billet remote too !!
    That remote trips me out every time I go to pick it up! Damn thing weighs almost 3/4's of a pound. :eek:
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    That remote trips me out every time I go to pick it up! Damn thing weighs almost 3/4's of a pound. :eek:


    +1 To that.

    I can't help but smile everytime I pick it up. It could be used as a weapon if needed.:D
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited February 2008
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    Spiffy
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited February 2008
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    Gorgeous. Congrats. You've been buying and winning some great gear.

    Enjoy!
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  • CAvolleyballguy
    CAvolleyballguy Posts: 156
    edited February 2008
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    nice photography shot on that..
    Rti10 front, csi5, Rti6 surrounds, PSW505, B&K200.7s2, Onkyo705.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2008
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    Nice player, congrats on the purchase.

    I read somewhere else the remotes are ridiculously heavy....I guess it's better than cheap plastic. Will it break a tile floor if you drop it? :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited February 2008
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    Nice!!!! As usual BD is a stand up dude.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Nice!!!! As usual BD is a stand up dude.

    +1

    His help was very unexpected and is deeply appreciated. Truly a stand up guy.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,546
    edited February 2008
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    Very Nice!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited February 2008
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    Nick,
    Well done!!!
    HB
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
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    Thanks for the kind words...
    just glad I could help.....


    She is a good looking unit to be sue...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    Lasareath wrote: »
    Nikolas,

    Did you buy this Jolida New or used?, It looks really cool!

    That's my next purchase, to replace my SACD player.

    Sal

    I got it off the FM from Carl.

    Don't delay like I did. Buy one! You'll be glad you did. After hearing the difference from my Oppo I have realized how it was the weak link in the chain so to speak. It honestly took my 2 channel rig to whole other level.
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  • HOSEIN
    HOSEIN Posts: 1
    edited February 2008
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    There is a problem , I can not update my sattelite reciver , My reciever is ALL VISION 5400P . May you say me the instructure of updating the reciever ?
    Thank you very much ,
    Hosein
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
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    HOSEIN wrote: »
    There is a problem , I can not update my sattelite reciver , My reciever is ALL VISION 5400P . May you say me the instructure of updating the reciever ?
    Thank you very much ,
    Hosein

    Huh???:confused:
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