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Audio Aero Prima or Consonance REF 2.2 cd player.

I was ready to purchase a prima cd player several months ago, until my finances prevented me to do. In the mean time I was searching for a used player to get my by until I could purchase a new player. I found a used Resolution Audio CD-50 very reasonable. I am at the point where I can purchase new. So not sure exactly what to do. Took me sometime to find the cd-50. I have been reading some very good things about the CONSONANCE REF 2.2 player. I haven't had a chance to listen to any of these players.
I listen to rock and roll and usually very loud. My system consists of a Hafler XL-600 amp, AR SP9MKII preamp and a pair of klipsch KLF30's. I like the system for what it is.
I am curious if anyone has had a chance to listen to either the Prima or the REF2.2, maybe compare the two, if so, could I get an opinion? I have waited so long to make a purchase. I want to make sure I buy the better of the two.
Thanks to all that reply in advance!
johnymac
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warrenh
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Can't compare the two, but I have the Prima. One killer cdp. I've said this adnauseam, I know; but you can't touch this baby for the price and maybe twice that. At least it'll go a full 15 rounds with players costing a hellava lot more. You're a rocker? I don't know if you have to go for those $$ (Prima) for electric music. peace, warren
unclejeff
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Warren does make a point that the Audio Aero is at it's very best with accoustic, jazz and classical music. If you are so much of a rocker that power is everything, then you ask good questions.

I have audio aero equipment and I would own nothing else. Oh yeah, I run the latest Led Zepplin DVD through it on two channel and it rocks!
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ejlif
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I have said to many times as has Warren that the Prima is one killer player. I've compared it to and own some high dollar players and for the money I would imagine it would be very hard to beat
bhouser
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OK, all you Prima-Donnas ... hehe

Have you had a chance to compare the Prima with big brother Capitole, Resolution Audio Opus 21 or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP??

The new Chinese players (Consonance, Xindak, etc.) are quite feature-filled for the price, but I really haven't heard any dependable, direct comparisons to the established European or American players. I understand that the Xindak players use alot of the same hardware as the ES Sony's (DAC's, transports), and has been sub-contractors for the manufacture of players for other marques.

I understand this $1500-3500.00 range is just filled with hot players, used & new, tube & SS, but I am also trying to decide which new player is worth shelling out this kind of Jack for, and don't have anywhere local to listen to them.

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