Help selecting a Tube CD Player

[GregLett]

Hi all,
I'm Looking for suggestions on a Tube CD player under 2K new or used.



Thanks.

[aud19]

I've been hearing good things about the Jolida, not sure of the MSRP though

[David Meek]

The Cary 303/300 has been getting some good press too. There's an article on it in the latest issue of Stereophile. I haven't read it yet so I can comment on what it says. Also, here's a thread that's been running on this unit:

303/300

It's unique in that it can be switched between tube output and solid-state - your choice.

[GregLett]

The Cary 303/300 has been getting some good press too. There's an article on it in the latest issue of Stereophile. I haven't read it yet so I can comment on what it says. Also, here's a thread that's been running on this unit:

303/300

It's unique in that it can be switched between tube output and solid-state - your choice.

I know David, but it's 4K, 2k is my limit at this time. I read the review in the latest Stereophile.

[David Meek]

ops: Well, that'll teach me not to read the entire line.

[NMyTree]

Here's a few you could try to audition:


Vincent S6 or the S6mkII (The only difference is Balanced outs on the mkII) :

http://www.vincent-tac.de/en/design/dl3/cds6.php

http://www.vincent-tac.de/en/design/dl3/cds6mk.php

Eastern Electric Minimax CD Players (which will soon be available in Black):

http://www.morningstaraudio.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=3

Jolida JD-100A:

http://www.jolida.com/catalogue/models/jd100a.shtml

I own the Minimax CD Player and my Vincent S6 just came in to me dealer, also. I should have it early next week. I love the Minimax! Great little player! The Vincent I've heard in other systems, but I haven't the experience of living with it in my system, yet. But it's a wonderful player.

[soundhound]

The Jolida can be had for around the 1K point, (msrp= 1K, can be had for a little cheaper) and is a bargain @ this price point. TNT did a sweet review of it and that is what sold me.

[DrJRapp]

I have a Shanling CDT100a that has proven to be a real gem both in sound quality and appearance. Stock, it compares favorably with the Jolida. With the simple change of output tubes the unit goes from just plain great to World Class. It cost me $1550 plus $73 for a matched pair of WE 396s. For about $300 more you can even get one that plays SACDs.

[NMyTree]

I've only had a very brief listening to the Shanling CDT100. It sounded nice for that brief few minutes. One of these days I'm going to try auditioning it for a few hours.

One thing for sure, aesthetically it's one hell of a neat looking player. If I remember correctly, it has the HDCD decoding chip, right?

[GregLett]

I have a Shanling CDT100a that has proven to be a real gem both in sound quality and appearance. Stock, it compares favorably with the Jolida. With the simple change of output tubes the unit goes from just plain great to World Class. It cost me $1550 plus $73 for a matched pair of WE 396s. For about $300 more you can even get one that plays SACDs.

The Shanling is on nice looking player indeed DrJRapp.

[GregLett]

Thank you all very much. I'm working on picking up a Jolida in a week or so
I will let you know how I like it.

[soundhound]

Cool, do keep us posted GregLett

[GregLett]

The Jolida just arrived. Out of the box it's awesome! This is an instant improvement, no question. My rig finally has some weight, everything
sounds rich. I was told give it 100 hours or so to sound it's best well
I have 99 more to go, and I love it already.



Thanks to Jim at Next Level. http://www.nextlevelav.com/equipment.asp
Great guy communicates well, I felt as if I was his only customer.