Jolida JD100. How good is it?

Rkt008, I have used the RCA 5751 black plates, I like 'em. I just did another tube shootout this past weekend. The RCA 5751s sound great, just a smidge more highs than the EH12ax7s. Depending on your system and room they may be just what the doctor ordered. As far as the reduced gain, you can hardly tell.

My system and room tend to emphasize the highs(metal tweets, Bryston amp, Hardwood floors, silver hybrid cables, no drapes, etc.).

Muralman and I posted back and forth on tube selections. I agree with him completely that the EHs are just a bit laid back. Mural's system surely has quite a bit more resolutiuon than mine and I suspect he can hear differnces I cannot. However, for my system, I prefer the EHs, with the RCAs a very close second. I am seriously looking for the Sylvania 5751s but they are darned hard to find. Eventually I will find some. It may very well be, that I like them better.

My ears were itching all day, I should have known it was you =). Tube rolling is awesome I have enjoyed it immensly, and like everything else, tube choice is so very system dependent.

Mine sounded great outta the box as well. It absolutely gets better with time! and tubes too!!!

Enjoy.....its an outstanding value.

Yeap. Here are two current production tubes.

EI 12ax7ln's sound pretty good, laid back highs, smooth mids, nice edge, tight bass.

EH 12ax7's sound good as well, laid back but not as much as the EIs, very very smooth mids, a little less attack, decent bass.

Both tubes are available for less than 15.00 each from www.thetubestore.com, cheap alternatives to NOS IMO.

I think I am also going to try some Svets, A'gon member Underwoodwally seems to like them in his jolida CDPs.

Milindks, its my pleasure. I tried the JAN GE 5751s with green lettering(grey plates). Not my cup of tea either. I bet that modded player sounds awesome.

Maybe I wont try the Svets. What about the new production Sovteks, anybody have any experience with these in this player?

Rkt008, please come back and let us know how you like the Sylvania's sound.

Whats the verdict Aleggro12?