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Jolida JD100A

Ok based on the hundreds of positive reviews about this CDP I have decided to purchase one with a level 1 mod but I still have a couple of questions.
1. I see that both Verastarr and Underwood Wally sell this unit with their own modifications. Wondering if someone could give me advice on which one to choose? Pros and cons of both if any.

2. Being new to the "tube" world I was hoping I could get some advice on a good match for Jazz and Rock? I enjoy Rock music which is bass inclined (not hip hop), such as RUSH or Primus. I am also looking for great separation in the instruments with a deep soundstage. And of course the mids and highs are very important in their fluidity and detail.

3. Finally, like I said I am new to tubes and I am wondering how long they last.

I will be pairing the Jolida up with a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Ref20 and will be upgrading to either a plinius 9200 or Belles 250i integrated amp in the near future. I am also using Zu Cables across the board. Wax biwires for the speakers and Gede as the interconnect.
Thanks again for all your wonderful help!
mmajoril
lsilver507
11 posts
 
i have underwood great unit no choice in my opinon i went to telefunken after 200 hour burn in most went other tubes rca i tried rca blah
mmajoril OP
21 posts
 
Thanks, for your help, I will be contacting "Underwood Wally" to make a purchase.
bahamaman
1 posts
 
Another option is Sound Odyssey. My level 1 modded Jolida will be here Monday. I have been supremely impressed with its owner, Brice Donnely
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mikepowellaudio
138 posts
 
Hello All,
The difference between mods is subtle, but evident. Verastarr uses Copper damping which shields in addition to damping, also the outputs are Silver cardas audio and are more open sounding than the vampire wire versions (we tested) also Verastarr gives you Gold output wire on the second set of outputs as a bonus. Another item is the diodes in the power upply which "wally" does not include with his mod. You must also pay wally to ship from Canada. The Verastarr mods are 100% Jolida Factory backed, and the player comes with a full warranty. Verastarr is a manufacturer and does everything in-house, while wally sells someone elses work (chris johnson). Thebottom line is that you get more for your money with Verastarr. In our opinion changing the clock is unnecessary, and definetley voids the warranty.
Cheers!
milindks
32 posts
 
Hi,

Thanks for your response 'Verastarr', I currently own Jolida 100 A, modified by Wally, I heard Arcam FMJ CD 23, in my system and preferred Jolida but Arcam has really good attack and is fast .. and was wondering is it because of the clock that arcam using .. if I get best of Jolida 100 and Arcam attack that will be great. Can you please explain what component makes this difference ?

Thanks,

Milindks
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