I've heard a lot of CD players, and to meet your listening preferences I think you would have to jump up considerably to better the Prima. Sorry, I have not heard the Consonance. And while I can really appreciate the exactitude of an Audio Note, they don't suit my preferences. They convey the music perfectly, but IMO they lose the studio, the air, and collapse the space between the musicians in the process.
The Prima will also benefit greatly from an upgraded power cord.
All the best,
Howard
