An alternative to consider is this: I have the Jolida with only minor mods from Underwood. As opposed to mods of the unit I added a stand-alone DAC from PS Audio. I weighed the pros and cons of a $500-$700 mod vs a $900 DAC that would work with all sources. This includes a computer through the USB, Toslink digital in (DVD) and coax digital in (CD). There are many capable DACs out there. I find the Jolida to have a reliable transport and the jitter is quite acceptable for me and the PS Audio DAC III reduces the jitter to very low levels. It has turned out to be quite a nice combination. You also have to consider a quality coax and Toslink fiber-optic cables. The ones from Blue Jeans cable are quite good and meet all specifications. Good starter cables. Anyway, good luck. Sound advice is plentiful, let your ears be the best judge. Good luck!
Audio Mods for the Jolida JD-100A CD Player
I was wondering if any audiogoner's have bought Jolida JD-100A CD player with mods from Hot Rod Audio Mods or Underwood Hi-Fi? Is it a big improvement over the stock model? I'm considering going this route with the stage 2 mod by Hot Rods Audio Mod people, but have yet to hear a stock unit. I'm running an all tube Quicksilver pre and power amp system with Vandersteens. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks,