I borrowed a Rega Apollo and Saturn for home audition from my local dealer.
Sorry about that - I take it back.
Should have payed more attention.
It is interesting, since I have never heard about such a problems. I also have few CDs in less then perfect shape
but they played just fine.
As if it is a worthy upgrade over Jolida.......it is your choice of course. I think that I would probably keep the "J" and send it to get few mods and in the future upgrade to a player from the top shelve.