Opus 21

I've bought and sold 2 Resolution Audio Opus 21's here on AudiogoN. I wish I had kept one. They are really good CD players for the price and they are backed by an excellent company. Also, I think the Opus 21 uses a CD-ROM drive for transport, so a new drive could likely by specified by RA if the current drive becomes unavailable. Check with RA regarding the type of transport used if it concerns you. They are good folks and will likely be happy to answer your questions.

Enjoy,

TIC

Hi,

I agree with the comments made by Casaross. I've owned and demoed many of the top digital front-ends on the market. As far as I'm concerned, the Opus 21 is a "Giant-Killer". I initially owned a Opus 21 and sold it to purchase an Audionote transport and DAC. It was a huge mistake. Even though the Audionote front-end was five times more expensive, it just was not as musically satisfying as the Opus 21. I currently own the Great Northern Sound Company Referenced modded Opus 21 unit and it is fantastic. The modded unit took a great player and made it even better. Dynamics are significantly improved with GNSC modded player.

The transports, should you need one, are readily available from RA at a cost of about $100-you could buy one as a spare if you are concerned about a repeat performance of your Wadia experience.

The drive used is DVS DSL-710A

I have to agree with Brawny but most of my experience has been with the stock Opus 21. It sounds smoother and more analog than any player I have heard under $6000. The Opus competes with extremely expensive players and is a clear bargain for the price. It is a rare Cd player that can do a great job involving the listener with classical music as well as rock and jazz.