Look at the Cambridge 851c. Still can spin your disc and use it as the DAC to your computer if you go that direction. Can't say I'm familiar with the sound of your JoLida but wouldn't be surprised it the Cambridge comes out on top and it sounds great with its preamp out directly to an amp. If you're not spinning vinyl there's no need add another preamp. Not sure why there's not a lot more press on this great CDP. I added the SR Black fuses to mine with a late model Kimber PK10 Gold PC. Sounds Great!
Server instead of new CDP?
I was thinking of replacing my aging Music Hall CD-25.2, but then thought that maybe I should look into a server instead. As a minimum, I'd want to not have a drop in sound quality from the Music Hall. The rest of my existing system is the JoLida Fusion DAC/Pre, Stratos Odyssey power amp, and Thiel CS 2.4 speakers. Kimber for the cabling.
I don't care much about WiFi or ethernet connectivity; I don't download music at all. If I had the option of downloading to my main system, that might change...but it might not. Presently, my second system has WiFi and I occasionally use Spotify to try out some new music, but I always buy a physical CD for anything I want to keep.
It's important that I not need a keyboard or mouse to play music. I would prefer the unit to have internal storage, but I've got an unused 1TB USB drive, so internal storage is not a firm requirement. Budget is $1000.
I don't care much about WiFi or ethernet connectivity; I don't download music at all. If I had the option of downloading to my main system, that might change...but it might not. Presently, my second system has WiFi and I occasionally use Spotify to try out some new music, but I always buy a physical CD for anything I want to keep.
It's important that I not need a keyboard or mouse to play music. I would prefer the unit to have internal storage, but I've got an unused 1TB USB drive, so internal storage is not a firm requirement. Budget is $1000.
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