Jolida JD100. How good is it?

I am one obsessive devil when I search for something. The secret is to enjoy the search and leave no stones unturned.My system is very close to being where I want it and I cant stop this close to the finish line. I did follow up on the Apogee speakers but I see no point in tracking down another speaker which is no longer made. It just leads to heartbreak! By the way have you or any one else experimented with mixing brands in your Players? One tube Sylvania and one tube RCA? They are both 5751's or is that a No-No? Perhaps a crazy thought...just wondering!

Sylvania's are forward sounding.

About Apogee, heartbreak isn't the word for it. I know many apogee owners over the land, and they are all in love with their speakers. We also rest assured our repair needs are covered. I will never own another speaker brand.

I sort of feel that way about my Dahlquist speakers although I imagine after this much time they have been surpassed. No way to tell without blindly buying something. I can never judge anything in a store. I feel fortunate to land a winner in the Jolida. What model of the Apogee do you own? How much does that model go for now on the used market?

Understood. My Apogees are the infamous Scintillas. They are a bear to run, but when they do, there are very few grand speakers to compare. British reviewer Ken Kessler has used his own pair to judge all components by. He has said, "If speaker reviews were a meal, the Scintilla is the antipsto few speakers dare follow."

The much smaller Stage is a marvel. I've owned that one too, and the Duetta Signature. The reviews at the site I gave you (didn't I?) tell the truth about all models.

There is a ribbon speaker builder down under that produces ribbons and installation instructions for all Apogee models.

Prices for mint Stages are in the $800 to $1200 range. Duetta Signatures will go for $1400 to $2000, Divas $4000 to $4500, Scintillas, only $1500 (when you can find them) plus big bucks for really big amps. I ran the Stage happily with 100 watt tube amps. The Duettas required a hundred watts more, while my Pass Labs X600 amps are giving their all powering the Scintillas.

Rkt008, please come back and let us know how you like the Sylvania's sound.