Price Paid:  $300.00 from ebay

Summary:
Got a set of fat-sounding tubes to compensate for my solid state system, a set of Kimber PBJs to further calm things down, and it was a revelation. Beats the old Rotel unit I was using without breaking a sweat--even before proper tube breakin. I couldn't be happier. This unit includes all the factory upgrades (except the useless digital out) PLUS a John Rish power cord upgrade that goes above and beyond the factory. I couldn't have spent a better $300 for any upgrade at any point in my system. When I get a pair of truly audiophile speakers and monoblocks, I'll pull this CD player out of the family room and into my office. I'll use its remote-controlled variable output as a direct control for the power amp, so I can have a true short signal path from source to speaker. Until then, it's at home in the family room system, doing part-time stereo duty through a pair of KEF RDM2s when the surround is switched off. It sounds beautiful. Bottom line: Like going from a pauper to a king.

Strengths:
Musical, deep. You thought the harshness was coming from your cheap amplifier. It was your CD player. Cheap, cheap, cheap! Cheaper than the unit it replaces.

Weaknesses:
Needs some solid feet like the Njoe Tjoeb offers. I'm looking for a good set of solid aluminum feet that will make it look less cheap cheap cheap.

Similar Products Used:
Rotel, NAD, Carver, Jap crap.

Price Paid:  $707.00 from Upscale Audio

Summary:
Bought the Super tube from Kevin at Upscale.What a great unit. There is absolutely nothing for even double the price that could touch this unit. The sound quality is superb. I have two sets of tubes with the stock units being good, but the 'etched' upgrades show tremendous detail and imaging. I can't wait to get more tubes and the swappable op-amps to experiment. If you are looking for a cd player, buy this one. You absolutely will not regret it. btw, the new upsampler dac is soon to arrive and then nothing will touch this unit for many times the price!

Strengths:
the swappable tubes and op-amps

Weaknesses:
you're kidding

Similar Products Used:
linn,rotel,denon,sony

Price Paid:  $450.00 from Proudia Delinquence

Summary:
This amplefier has a pro look and has gold platted in and outputs but that doesn''t say anything. I think, after using a cheap AX-492 Yamaha amplefier. This Marantz machine has to much irritating high. Doesn''t care what kind of music, but the irri sissing is to high. Because my ears are very good I can hear this too loud, and i don''t like the sound.

Strengths:
buttons

Weaknesses:
To much and to high high

Similar Products Used:
Yamaha cheaper but better natural sound

Summary:
Hi all,compared with my old Classe,the Tjoeb seems
more detailed and warm.
Less detailed in the bass spectrum,this is a little weak.

My system

Classe cdp 1
Jolida 801 A
Pro AC Response 1.5
Kimber Silver Steak int.
Kimber Bifocal
Vibrapod

Weaknesses:
Case build

Similar Products Used:
Classe cdp 1

Summary:
This babe rocks!Don't your money into Wadia's.
Buy a Tjoeb and a car instead! :)

cue!

Weaknesses:
"tack"between tracks(??)