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jolida jd100 or music hall cd25 modified?

I'm considering both players above. The cd25 is modified by parts connexion (level 1+...it has custom OPA-627's). The Jolida would be stock, at least for now, but may be upgraded at a later date.

I would like this cdp to grow with my system, as I plan on upgrading my Rega Mira int. amp and Epos ELS3 speakers in the not-so-distant future.

What are your thoughts on these two cdp's, or any others in this range?

Thanks for all your opinions and advice!
kiwiman
muralman1
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I have a stock Jolida 100. The only modification, is the replacement of the tubes with 5751 black plates. There have been cdps costing sixteen times more in my system. None have replaced the Jolida (1k).

Nor have I been tempted away from my Pass X600 amps (16k).

Money is not the issue.
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mikepowellaudio
138 posts
 
I have Compared the Jolida with Rega Planet 2000, and SimAudio Moon Nova. I have upgraded the tubes in the Jolida, and use a silver plated copper Power cord, as well as Silver plated Copper IC's I also damped the inner chassis, and put the player up on DH cones...(JD 100 upgrade kit is available)It sounded better than the Rega for sure, and there was no apparent difference in sound between the Moon($3K)and the JD 100..
I will keep the JD 100.
kiwiman OP
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Thanks for your replies. I ended up going with the JD-100...only I have to wait a couple of weeks until after I get back from vacation for it to ship.
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Break it in long and good, fit it with NOS black plate tripple mica tubes, and you'll never look back.
nealhood
199 posts
 
Where does one obtain the NOS black plate tubes??
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