Shanling, Jolida, Cary, Tube, SS can anyone compar

Nope but see Muralmans SACD response. It seems that most audiophiles are not fond of it yet. I will opt for a cheaper but more pleasing sound. The Jolida seems to be getting alot of attention.

Muralman:
Thanks again. Do you know anything about the Xindak player mentioned by Mike? Says it's SACD compatible, I don't even know what that is but I see lots of discussion going on in reference to it. Also have found a 2 month old Jolida 100 for $550. Probably a very good deal.
Bill

Muralman:
Thanks for your input, you've got me thinking about the Jolida again. I like the idea of tubes to soften the front end of my otherwise SS system. I was kind of scared off by reviews of earlier Jolidas with reliability being a problem. Maybe they have solved their mechanical problems. Some dealers are offering some pretty nice packages with these CDP's. One offers Svetlana or JAN? I think. I am new to tubes with my first component being delivered today, a Cary PH301 phono stage. Also am giving MC a try for the first time, I've heard them and been impressed, just never had anything but Shure V15's before. Now have a Sumiko Talisman Sapphire. Can't wait to hear some vinyl with my new toys. Thanks,
Bill

Mike:
Thanks for your response. You had to throw another in the mix. I can't find a single review for Xindak. Are they a new company? I went to a Xindak site but could not find much info. Showed the inside of the player but doesn't mean much to me. I couldn't build one with the manual in front of me. I just listen and have a pretty good ear. Can you explain SACD? I don't even think that I have any HDCD's yet but am always looking to improve my CD sound quality. Still like vinyl the best. Any info on this is appreciated. Thanks,
Bill

I checked on the Granite 657 but it's only 20 bit. I have a well made old Denon 20 bit now. Shouldn't I be moving up to at least 24/96 or better? What happens when SACD or HDCD's are played on 20 bit or 24/96 system? Thanks again
Bill

Muralman:
Thanks again. I would assume stock tubes as it is almost new but will ask. Sounds like a good buy to me. Someone else is selling new units with some upgrades but I suspect it sounds better than what I have as made.
Bill

Muralman:
Thanks once again. I tried to email the guy with the used Jolida but it came back undeliverable. May try to call him.
Anyway, have a new question for you. I just got my Cary PH301 and am wondering about the tubes in it. It has three 12AU7 and two 12AX7's. The AX's also say Ei Yugoslavia. The AU's have no other writing, just 12AU7, written vertically in red ink. One actually has no writing at all but looks identical to the AU's. All are silver topped. Anyway, I'm sure you know what these are and if they are any good. I have to say that everything about this preamp, looks brand new. Will let you know how it sounds.
Bill

Muralman:
One guy selling new Jolida's claims that they use the Burr Brown DAC. What's up with that?
Bill