How Jolida JD100 compared to CAL IconII?

I own a CAL IconII also and I think it is an excellent CDP. Have you tried using an after market power cord? It makes a world of difference. As does the interconnects you use. Before I would even consider selling the Icon I would explore these two options. Bill

A friend and I did an extensive comparison with a modified Jolida JD-100 & CAL Icon MK II (Power Boss) about 2 months ago. The Jolida JD-100 was better in most areas except decoding HDCD. Both are great players with very different presentations.

Ritt,

could you please elaborate a bit more about "very different presentations?" How do they both compared?

I did use the after market power cord and Zu interconnent. Frankly the Icon II sounds fine to me. Just wonder if I will get better sonic with (better??) JD100.

Only concerned for me is that if the improvement is subtle, it would be a shame to spend extra $$ for it.

Ake