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

Can anyone compare these CD players? Am looking to buy a new or used for $1500 or less. I know that the Jolida or the Shanling can be bought new in this range but have heard of reliabilty problems with Jolida. Maybe the new one is OK. I would be willing to go with tube if it sounds right but Cary's pricey ones are SS. People do rave about their sound and this is what I'm after. I still prefer the sound of vinyl but CD's are sounding better as I upgrade my system. Any incite would be appreciated. Thanks,
Bill
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fs_audio
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Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

Bill,

I have heard good things about the Jolida JD-100, but have not heard the unit personally (will do so at CES on Friday though).

Before you make a final decision, be sure to also check out the new Xindak SCD-2. You get stellar Redbook performance in addition to SACD capability for only $1695!

We used to be a dealer for Shanling, and as soon as we heard the Xindak, we dropped Shanling from our line. It is NO contest, IMHO.

Feel free to look at this thread for more info:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1041204909&read&3&4&

Also, don't hesitate to let me know if you have any specific questions.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio
fs_audio
148 posts
 
Bill,

Xindak is not a new company in China, but they are new in the USA (they have been doing OEM work for Sony and other electronics companies for years). There are no reviews as yet, but according to the US distributor, Stereophile is supposed to have one out in the next month or so.

As far as explaining SACD, that would take FAR more space than I have here. It is simply an attempt by Sony and Philips to bring digital playback that much closer to analog reproduction. With some recordings, I personally feel that they have acomplished their goal. Do a search here and at AudioAsylum, should be able to find a decent explanation of SACD.

For the most basic info on SACD, go here:
http://www.sonymusic.com/sacd/

The biggest drawback to SACD at this point is not the technology, nor the sound quality (it is superb on some recordings), but simply the fact that there just aren't a lot of recordings available (yet).

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio
fs_audio
148 posts
 
Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

What do you mean most audiphiles are not fond of it? Just because one person makes a statement does not mean it is true for all (or even most) audiophiles. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Most that have given SACD a fair shake usually agree that it is the closest to analog that digital playback has achieved (in addition to some wonderfull Redbook players available). I strongly disagree with his opinion on SACD (although he is certainly entitled to it).

The Jolida is a great player, but you can get even better Redbook playback with the Xindak, and have SACD capability also.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio
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