hondajake Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Which would you choose and why? I am just not sure which one, they both get very high reviews, but none head to head. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 From what has been related to me (anecdotal) the Jolida first and the Ah Tjoeb and Heart after that...I have none of these but think about them often...many members here have any of the above...this'll get you to the top. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Knowing that they're both widely accepted by forum members definately doesn't make your decision any easier. But IMO you couldn't go wrong with either one of 'em. If prices for both are within your budget, then I suppose you could choose the one tube player that fits your personal tastes...both are good looking, well-built players that are easily modded if you're into that sort of thing. I dunno...since you already own a JoLida product, a matching JoLida disc player would be a nice addition to your system. Still can't decide? Flip a coin...heads, pick the JD-100; tales, it's the Ajoe Tjoeb.[A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondajake Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Thanks for the input. I have been reading reviews on each unit, but comparing reviews are hard to come by. I like the build quaility of the Jolida, since it has the shields for each compartment, however, I do like the modular deisgn of the Ah Tjoeb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Since both of these are so close, maybe base your decision on which tube you prefer. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPM Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hondajake, I have owned both the Ah! and Jolida CD players. No doubt the Ah! has reached near cult status and has a large support base, what with Upscale Audio, and all, but for my money, I found the Jolida 100 to be a much more refined sounding player. Admittedly, I did not hot-rod my Ah! with all the gizmo's that are offered for them today, but with a pair of Tungsram 12AX7s in place, the Jolida beat the stock Ah! hands down. Like you, I had a Jolida 1701A int. amp, at the time (awesome amp, buy the way) and the synergy between the two was unmistakeable. Honestly, for the money, the two Jolida's are very hard to beat, especially the 1701A. I had Galen Carol Audio mod my 1701A with Cardas speaker outputs, RCAs, and internal Litz-wire, and the sound was out of this world. I still kick myself in the a... for selling it. I hope this helps. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondajake Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 William, Thanks for the reply. Excatly what I was looking for, a comparitive review by a real person, that had some similar gear. I am thinking the Jolida, because of my Jolida int. amp. Thanks!! Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPM Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hi Jake, My pleasure. I know how difficult it is to make a choice, sometimes. I must amend my earlier statement, where I said I had Tungsram 12AX7s in the Jolida 100. I had the Tungsram's in the 1701A, and Sovtek 12AX7LPS in the Jolida 100. The Jolida100 has great bones, and is a very well built machine. To put them into perspective, I used the duo to drive a pair of Magnepan MG-12s and the sound from the Maggies was simply stunning (sorry, I know this is a Klipsch forum). But the point I am trying to make is, one would have to spend two, three times the amount to better the sound and quality of the Jolida pair. JMHO. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongeworthy Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I have not heard the Jolida, but agree that the Ah! is not exceptional without the upsampler. The total package makes for an awesome player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I had both. The Jolida sounded better to me but had tracking issues. Perhaps quality control has improved? The AH wasnt anything special but I bought the base el cheapo model. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondajake Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Thanks guys for all the input! I think I have made my mind. I want something more refined than my Sony ES, that is about 10 years old. I have the LPS tubes in stock here, since I had them in my 1701. Now I have EI tubes, and I just ordered some Tung Sol 12AX7's. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 i have a jolida i think that if it was me i would choose the jolida but i havent heard the ah tjoeb though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I have only heard the Ah, and it was excellent. Just chipping in with another point. I believe the Jolida uses 12ax7 and the Ah uses 6dj8/6922. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 JoLida gear do look good together.[Y] Personally, I never cared much for Ajoe Tjoeb's use of Marantz chassis (nothing against Marantz, mind you...I just think they should keep their chassis strictly for themselves). I think it's time for Ajoe Tjoeb to build their own unique chassis that stand out from Marantz or anything else, but I'm sure that would drive the cost of the player up at least a hundred bucks, if not more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondajake Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 NICE those look sweet together. The difference in tubes, I am not sure about. I know the NJ uses 6922's VS 12AX7's, but I dont know what the sound difference would be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondajake Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 jt1stcav IS that your rig? Because United Home Audio has the same pic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 No, Jake, that's NOT my system (I wish). I guess I downloaded that pic a year or two ago from either their website or an eBay auction they were hosting. You can click either on my website or my System Profile here on the forum to see my system (nothing like that JoLida rig)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 JD100. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have the Jolida as well. Love it. Carl - May I ask what tubes you are running in it? I have Amperex but not sure if that's the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Mullard CV4004. I surfed the web about tube rolling the player, and that tube kept coming up as the best tube for it. Larger soundstage than the stock tubes and much smoother, without losing commensurate detail. Do not necessarily know if the Mullards are the "grail" tube for the Jolida or not, but I love them in the player. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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