I have a modified Jolida in my office system. I did have it in my main system for a couple of years. I have Vandersteens and a modified Jolida 502 also. I felt the Jolida was pretty good. But I also felt it was missing something. It was much better after the mods but still I felt it was not what I really wanted. It lacked the top in sparkle I wanted and the weight in the low end. That was my equipment and my experience.
I did hear the CDP-8A at the Guangzhou Hi-fi show last year. It was used with a complete Audio Space system. The Reference mono block amps and preamp. They also used the Audio Space monitors. I was really impressed with the sound. I think I still might buy the amps.
But I did not have it in my own system so ? I end up changing to the Rega Apollo and then finally the Esound Reference cd player. My gut feeling is the CDP-8 would be a better choice. But in the world of audio it's all up to you and your ears. Enjoy!
I did hear the CDP-8A at the Guangzhou Hi-fi show last year. It was used with a complete Audio Space system. The Reference mono block amps and preamp. They also used the Audio Space monitors. I was really impressed with the sound. I think I still might buy the amps.
But I did not have it in my own system so ? I end up changing to the Rega Apollo and then finally the Esound Reference cd player. My gut feeling is the CDP-8 would be a better choice. But in the world of audio it's all up to you and your ears. Enjoy!