This is the first review, although there aren't many, that have taken,just, a little of the wind out of my sails, concerning the purchase of this baby. I have listened to many cd players and this one, hands down, has blown away the competition. "Digitisis, fragmentation of instruments, crappy resolution?" I didn't have the luxury of listening to the Prima in my home system, but I didn't come up with what you heard. I think I have a pretty discerning ear, and I'm, now, just a bit confused. I was truly overwhelmed (especially for the price) by this baby and am still excited about the purchase. Your review is not disuading me, but your listening experiences do interest me. Would you elaborate a little more about your negative experiences? The Capitole, at a great used price, is still more than twice the price of a new Prima. Different league here.
Review: Audio Aero Prima cd CD Player
Category: Digital
I have auditioned many CD players, but none have fit the
price VS. value like the Prima 24/192.Mine is not in current production but there are professional reviews in
the Inner Ear and Soundstage.Not the Capitole but at 25%
of the price there are somethings which you just have to
wait til later .
Alive sounding and with natural sound and pace. Realism
that still amazes me and is the main reason I fell for it.
The Maggies are a very revealing spkr and the better the
components you feed them the better they sound.
I listen to jazz,fusion,blues,folk,old rock but use only
a few favourites for auditions.Patricia Barber,'Companion',
Allison Krauss,'Forget About It',Mark Hollis's,without
Talk Talk , All the Pretty Horses soundtrack,'American
Beauty'score soundtrack.
Objectionable sounds--digitisis,fragmentation of musicians
and their instruments,noise, & crappy resolution.
Would I keep this player ? Yes ,at least until I can afford a used Capitole on A'gon.
Associated gear
Accuphase preamp C280L,Sim W-5,
Maggie 1.6 QR , Golden Cross and Hexlink interconnect and spkr wires,
Blue Circle power cords,PS Audio high
current outlet.
Similar products
AA Capitole,MF nuvista,Meridian 508-24,
Naim CD5,Anthem CD1.
I have auditioned many CD players, but none have fit the
price VS. value like the Prima 24/192.Mine is not in current production but there are professional reviews in
the Inner Ear and Soundstage.Not the Capitole but at 25%
of the price there are somethings which you just have to
wait til later .
Alive sounding and with natural sound and pace. Realism
that still amazes me and is the main reason I fell for it.
The Maggies are a very revealing spkr and the better the
components you feed them the better they sound.
I listen to jazz,fusion,blues,folk,old rock but use only
a few favourites for auditions.Patricia Barber,'Companion',
Allison Krauss,'Forget About It',Mark Hollis's,without
Talk Talk , All the Pretty Horses soundtrack,'American
Beauty'score soundtrack.
Objectionable sounds--digitisis,fragmentation of musicians
and their instruments,noise, & crappy resolution.
Would I keep this player ? Yes ,at least until I can afford a used Capitole on A'gon.
Associated gear
Accuphase preamp C280L,Sim W-5,
Maggie 1.6 QR , Golden Cross and Hexlink interconnect and spkr wires,
Blue Circle power cords,PS Audio high
current outlet.
Similar products
AA Capitole,MF nuvista,Meridian 508-24,
Naim CD5,Anthem CD1.
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