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Jolida JD 100 vs. Simaudio Moon Equinox

I have heard and read much about the Jolida JD 100 both stock and mod versions. I have also found the Simaudio products to be very attractive, specifically the Moon Equinox. I was wondering if anyone had any experiemce with any of these players for comparison purposes. Also, just general experiemces with them individually.

Also, I have noted that there are many Jolida mod shops out there. Does anyone have a preference or opinion on them as well as opinions on the stock versus mod units.
clio09
digsmithd
913 posts
 
i own the equinox,its a very nice sounding unit.clean and clear cd playback,very happy with purchase.
jbello
115 posts
 
Get the Sim
clio09 OP
3,345 posts
 
Thanks for the responses. It's a tough call on my end. I would be running the Jolida or Sim with the following gear: Cary V12i stereo tube amp, N.E.W. (Cary) P-3 tube pre-amp, Spendor 1/2e speakers. I currently have a Quad-77 cdp and have been testing it with a Musical Fidelity X-10 v3.
aball
2,016 posts
 
If you like tubes, you won't really like the Simaudio IMO. I have only heard their integrateds but they definately weren't tubey sounding - very much SS. I went for the Jolida with upgraded NOS tubes and couldn't be happier. Replacing the stock tubes added $1000 worth of value to my CDP. Arthur
kck
184 posts
 
I am seeing the conventional wisdom slowly shift to the side of NOT modding the Jolida. Mine is unmodded and am very happy with it. Rolling tubes is the way to go; try different ones to find your flavor, and you don't have to go NOS although there are some very nice ones there, GE and RCA come to mind.

Perhaps one reason there are so many mod shops doing this player is that it is darn good to begin with, and every mod afaik changes the tubes, so you DO get a different sound. Will you like it? Maybe.

Isn't the Sim more expensive? I have not heard it.
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