modified jolida 100, mh cd-25, or audio aero prima

I am in the same proverbial boat. I really like my DAC (Theta DSPro Basic), I want to improve my transport(secondary) and give an alternative sound(primary) by use of the analog outs. I am thinking A modified Jolida JD-100 (tubes), but I know you guys have infinitely more experience and wisdom than I.

Same budget as above, mostly 2 channel listening, with musical taste all over the place.

I like the aggressive/dynamic DAC but it sometimes gets tiring and it would be nice to have options.

The one thing I dont want is a loss of high frequency, whether that be extension or air. I like my highs detailed and pronounced.

How about the unmodified Jolida with some NOS tubes 5751...it blew away my $4000 YBA. There is no glaring need to modify this unit. IT will save you some money to buy stock and nice set of tubes. Haven't heard the PRIMA...Good Luck

I totally agree with Aniwolfe, the Jolida doesnt
need modification, may be good tubes only.I heard
this player, the performer are in the room.

I haven't tried the Jolida or Mh players, but I do own the Prima and the Capitole mk 2, as well as having owned quite a few other highly regarded players over the years. I would take the Audio Aero Prima over the Wadia 860x, ML 39, Meridian 508.24,or Resolution Audio CD 50. I have owned or had fist hand experience with all these players and I think the Prima beats them all, in fact I feel that it's performance is very close to the highly regarded as one of the best players period, Capitole Mk 2. The price difference between the Capitole 2 and the Prima is hardly justified. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better player under 2k