Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 - MK I vs MK II

Ive owned this player in mk 1 and 2 form and have owned the AA cap 2 for nearly 5 years. The 1 had that textured midrange magic that few other digital players which I have heard have. The 2 retains that magic w/ a better all around performance though. The midrange may seem more recessed in the 2, but I think that is the bass being superior and highs being more extended. The 2 pulls the balancing act of musicality with plenty of detail, no small feet for a redbook player. I would seek a mark 2 out if your playing mainly redbook cd's, although I admit my experience with higher res pcm and sacd is limited. If your buying new , insist on a demo and be.

previously owned both also the 2 is way way better overall definitely especially the bass. See my previous post regarding the specific sonic differences between the Capitols.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1090942019&openusid&zzMejames&4&5#Mejames

Thanks guys. Those are great and informative posts so far.

Do you guys know if the digital sections (DACs, etc.) are identical? From the descriptions I found of each player, they appear to be identical.

Thanks
Ron