System edited: Replaced the VH Audio Pulsar with AZ Matrix Reference II. I am frankly shocked at the improvement in clarity, detail and bass response. I'm waiting on Tylers dedicated stands for the Taylo's; otherwise, I may done for a while.

cruz123 December 10, 2005 21:43

Like your system! I used to have the Tylers with my SLI-80 but did not have the Millenium Tweeter. Bet your systems sounds great. Simple systems sound best!

Chris

the_kid November 12, 2005 14:07

Thanks for the compliments. Quite flattering in consideration of the systems you guys are sporting.

Ozzy62, the stands I'm currently using are the stands that go with the Soliloquy 5.0's that I was using before the Tylers. They are great stands, but I will probably sell them along with the 5.0's and pick up a pair of the Tyler stands.

Thanks again.

cruz123 November 10, 2005 00:57

Very nice looking. BTW, what kind of speaker stands are those?

Oz

ozzy62 November 07, 2005 11:58

good looking system

crazytubepower November 07, 2005 03:09

Very nice set up. Clean and free of cables and boxes.

motorsports November 07, 2005 00:35

Nice system. I love the Cary Stuff, that is a great amp, I bet it is great with Jazz. Have Fun...

Mark

mark02131 November 06, 2005 22:09

System edited: Replaced Soliloquy monitors with Tyler Taylor Reference Monitor with Millenium Tweeter upgrade. Very nice so far. Added photos.

cruz123 November 06, 2005 21:04

Do you think the SLI-80 better than Jolida? In what way?

transl July 21, 2005 11:17

System edited: Replaced Jolida JD100 CDP with Cary 308T. Although the JD100 is a great player, the synergy between the 308T and the SLI-80 seems much improved. Very happy so far.

cruz123 June 15, 2005 01:12

Cruz123, very nice system! I have a Jolida JD100 on the way. My curiousity of tubes is growing, and I wanted to hear an all tube system. I'll have to get my hands on a pair of the GE JAN5751's. I look forward to seeing the new pics.!

jh2os April 25, 2005 02:21

System edited: Upgraded from my Jolida 302b to a Cary SLI-80. Also, now using the VH Audio Pulsar IC and added the new VH Audio Airsine PC. I hope to add pictures shortly.

cruz123 April 24, 2005 21:38

Thanks for answer. I followed recommendations by Chris Johnson at partsconnexion and ended up with a similar collection of tubes (see my system link after you click on my name, since for some reason it does not show up otherwise). I really like the detail the EH12AX7 brought to my system and and enjoy the much tighter bass with the Svetlanas. The Mullard 12AT7 I have were really necessary to keep the musical qualities of the Jolida. I have to agree with you. I think the tube rolling was a huge improvement over the stock amp.

I am not sure whether I will add the tube dampers any time soon. I am thinking about first upgrading the powercords (maybe to the vh audio ones as well). How is yor experience with the "different" flavors, i.e. flavor 2 vs flavor 4?

Thanks again,

Rene

restock October 12, 2004 21:03

Rene - I am currently using Svetlana El34's , EH12AX7's, and Telefunken 12Au7's. I haven't spent too much time trying other tubes - but hope to experiment more later on. The biggest improvement came from swapping out the 12AX7's in the JD100 with some GE JAN5751's. As far as the tube dampers, the improvement seemed to be fairly small, but I the cumulative result of the various tweaks I am implemented are definitely an improvement over stock.

Ssglx - thanks for the input. I'll give the decoupling tweak on the 5.0's a try when I get a chance and report the results.

cruz123 October 11, 2004 01:31

Cruz, great setup and great choice of speakers. If you have some vibrapods, try putting the 5.0's on them. I also have the 5.0's driven by an Audio Refinement Amp, just wonderful! I bought the factory stands and just tried and tried to like them for a couple months. Just missed too much of the bass microdynamics that I heard when I first tried the speakers on some lightweight stands without the energy absorbing pads. I think when you put them on the 'pods (or cones if you have them) you will hear much more bass information at low levels as well as better pitch definition. With the pods you will hear more mid-bass, but the bass impact through the floor will be less with the decoupling effect of the pods.

ssglx October 01, 2004 02:54

Hi again,

just had some quick questions about your system:

How do you like Herbies tube dambers on your Jolida? Did you notice any improvements (more detail, soundstage, tighter bass)?

And while I am at it: Did you try some tube rolling on your Jolida? What tubes are you running at the moment?

I am playing with the thought of trying some different tubes on my 302b. Have you done any of the mods you were considering for your JD100 or 302b. (I just saw the question you raised in the your other thread).

Enjoy!

Rene

restock September 08, 2004 05:52

I just got my Jolida JD302B earlier this week. Looks like it is going to replace $2500 worth of solid state gear driving my Mission 751 monitor speakers....

First impressions: I like the way the Jolida lets the music flow, excellent rhythm and timing. Overall a very musical amplifier. Surprisingly better P.R.A.T than the Linn gear.

Compliments on your sweet and simple setup.

Rene

restock August 12, 2004 08:28

System edited: Pictures added

cruz123 May 15, 2004 15:11

Thanks for the comments. My digital camera is giving me fits, but I'll try to post some photos soon.

cruz123 May 03, 2004 21:02

Nice job! I can see that you definitely put a lot of thought into assembling this system. Really great job for a small amount of change.

Any pictures?

Enjoy!

gunbei May 03, 2004 16:29