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Jolida JD-9A or Pro-ject Tube Box SE phono preamp?

I have a Jolida JD-9 but have been told by a popular on-line retailer that the Pro-ject Tube Box SE provides cleaner response and is a lot more transparent than the Jolida. Both units use two 12AX7 tubes and cost about the same. Curious if anyone has listened to either of these units and what your thoughts are. Thanks, Bob
bobgates
britishbane
10 posts
 
I feel the same as the two posters above. Upgrading the stock tubes to some GT 12AX7-M's produced a much more coherent sound and quieter background in my tube box.
bobgates OP
535 posts
 
I just picked up a Pro-ject Tube Box and am looking forward to comparing it with the Jolida.
neptune55
1 posts
 
Bob, did you get a chance to compare the two?

I'm considering the Jolida JD 9A (possibly with the Parts Conexion Level 1 mods) and am curious about your impressions with both units.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
I had the sotck Jolida 9A and for the money you pay for the mods plus this phono stage, the EAR 834P is a much better choice. I now have two of them, one each in a SS and tube system.
bobgates OP
535 posts
 
I have been listening to both the Project Tube Box and the Jolida for the last several days and would say that the Tube Box seems to be a little cleaner, more transparent and less bright than the Jolida. The only thing I don't like about the Tube Box is the fact that the faceplate must be removed to be able to change tubes; a bit of an inconvenience.
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