bigpetejones Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Hey, Do any of ya'll use tube cd players in the sub $800 range? What have been the results? I was looking at the ah njoe tjoeb 4000, dynaco cdv-2, Decware-685, and any other suggestions... I was hoping for a player with volume control in the digital domain so i could play it directly through my power amp. What do you recommend? Thanks, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I don't know about the others, but I use a Dynaco CDV-1. I really like the way mine sounds. My only beef is it should have vol. control on the remote. I've been told that with a universal remote it can be done, but I can't find any codes for a Dynaco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Heart 6000 A little more than $800 but worth it. Plan to upgrade the tubes for about $125. http://www.fsaudioweb.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterfree Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The Jolida CD-100 is $900. I think it has a variable analog output. Not positive, but it has two pair of analog outputs. Many mods available for later. It seems like most 5-disc changers have variable outputs like the Denon CDM380 (I think this is the model number). It's only 299. It may be noisy when changing discs. The only other choices have been mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullahisland Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The Ah Tjoeb 99 is a STEAL at $325 used. IMO the finest sounding cdp under $1,000. The problem with the variable output (volume control) is that it resets to FULL output if you turn the cdp off and back on. This could be particularly problematic considering that you're using INCREDIBLY efficient speakers (Klipsch). That'd get your heart pumping. In addition, volume controls in the digital domain are not very desirable. The Dynaco is the only inexpensive model that I know of which controls the volume with an analog potentiometer. If you're patient, and stretch your budget just a bit, you can pick up a used Cary 302 cdp which includes an analog volume control. The 303/200 and later offered the volume control as a $500 option and are, consequently, more expensive. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I can recommend the AH! and the Heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Love my 4000 to pieces. Haven't heard the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427rs Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I picked up my Jolida used on Audiogon for 660. What a steal! Sounds great and has a volume control for the headphones. I bought a set of RCA Command Series 5751s and took the top off to install them and found a set of RCA 5751s already in there! The commands sound great. I havent heard the others but highly recommend the one I have. Jolida JD 100 w/RCA Command 5751s Audio Experience Symphonies + Line Stage Dynaco Mark 3s LaScalas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 i have modified jolida it souds great i tried rca and went to telefunkens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 The Jolida JD-100A is the best cheap tube CD-Player, period! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterfree Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 To Jolida owners, Does it have a variable output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpetejones Posted March 17, 2004 Author Share Posted March 17, 2004 Thanks for all the helpful reviews! Why would a analogue volume control be more desirable than one that controls the volume before it goes through the DAC and output stage? I'm familar with ebay and audiogon, do ya'll get your used gear elsewhere? PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 there is modded jolidaon audiogon now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 What type of volume control does the Jolida JD100A have, if any? Hopefully someone here knows, because I haven't seen any reference to Remote Volume Control in any ads. Been really curious as to how the Level-1 Mod JD100A's compare to the likes of the SuperTjoeb w/Upsampler, and a used Cary 308T which has a higher price. I've read some extremely positive reviews of all three, but have not heard either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 There is no volume control (except for the headphones) on the JD-100A. I have briefly listened to the Cary CD-308T and I would say that the modded JD-100A sound is better. The CD-308T is noisier and much too expensive for the sound quality it produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427rs Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 There is a volume control for the Headphones. You can run a jack and splitter to your amplifier till you get a pre-amp. 427rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lon Armstrong Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I've been using a Dec 685 for a few months Pete (as you probably know) and it is sounding better every day! Glad I bought it; my Dynaco cd player was a hard unit to replace but this one has bumped it from my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTORMAN Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 For a while, I use the vloume control of my Cary 303/200--until I decided to try it out with a preamp. I almost fell off my chair when I heard the sound difference.IMHO spend your money on a good preowned CD player and a good preowned preamp. You would get better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I plan on picking up one of the AH! 4000 cdp's wich has been getting great reviews just do a search on audio asylum for the AH! 4000. Since I don't have a decent audio shop in town I do alot of research and when reviewers like it and users on most of the forums give positive feedback it makes me feel more comfortable about dropping a wad of cash. I have seen it on audiogon for $600 and completely upgrade for about 700 or 800. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0501/tjoeb4000.htm http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/tjoeb4000_e.html http://www.upscaleaudio.com/AH!/ahcd.htm Has anyone in this forum heard this cdp I would love to know how it mates with the klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I've got the AH! with upsampler, and it is fabulous. Was quite skeptical the the upsampler would be worth the money, and my experience completely surpassed my expectations. Had listened for a couple of months before upgrading and it is sweet sweet sweet. Very good match with Klipsch. One unit that looks fascinating to me is the decware modified Sony SACD/DVD. Looks to be a bang for the buck champ, but don't know anyone whose heard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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