Ah Njoe Tjoeb vs Marantz dv 9500?

So if I get a totally modded Ah Njoe Tjoeb, it will run about $1200. Reviews everywhere are positive and glowing. The marantz dv 9500 is down to $1500 new, and postings rave about the red book quality audio playback, and awesome video for a possible future TV upgrade. Seems to me that for $300 more I will get audio and video upgrades. And the DV 9500 can be modded in a year or so if I want more cowbell!
Any idea how the audio from the modded Ah Njoe will compare to the stock Marantz DV 9500? To the modded DV 9500?
Thanks in advance.
My system is Shanling SP80 mod level 1 tube monoblocks, Blue Heron 2 Meadowlark speakers, TAD Signature 150 tube pre-amp, Signal Cable wiring.
I listen to an even mix of jazz, classical, alternative, blues, and rock. Everything!
Mario