resolution opus 21 cd player OPINIONS PLEASE

To be clear Rocky1313, I bought my player from Great Northern Sound directly, with modifications already done. I have since replaced the stock umbilical power connector with a Ridge Street Audio unit. I'm also using aftermarket power cords (to my power conditioner).

I just wanted to illustrate that you have upgrade options with the Opus 21.

Lall
Not wanting to get off subject but I was wondering have you resolved your conflict with Audio Aero on your Capitole? I recall you had some sort of disagreement on a upgrade or repair with "no sound".

Thanks

I have the GNSC moddified Opus 21 and its excellent. I have zero desire to upgrade.

I own a stock Opus 21 system incl. XS & s80 integrated amp. I love it! I have no interest in the GNSC mods. It sounds great stock. I hear no emphasis in any frequency range. And what's really nice with it is you don't have to use interconnects. All you need is an upgraded power cord and you're set. Resolution audio provides an umbilical cord to connect the separate power supply to the CD player. My transport is a little temperamental but it really doesn't bother me. I can explain in detail if you wish. Ditto with Kurt_tank; customer service is second to none. I've spoken to Jeff many times & he is a consummate pro. As I speak I'm working on a system for my bedroom. I'm not sure what direction to go. I have thought about another Opus 21 system.

Resolution Audio Opus 21: Highly recommended!!

I have a GNSC Reference modified Opus 21 and it was a signficant upgrade to my prior digital three-piece front end (CAL Delta transport, Genesis Digital Lens, TADAC DAC/pre). Overall beter resolution, more accurate bass and an awesome level of "musicality" (as others have noted here and in many other reviews). Jeff Kalt at RA is a pro, as is Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound. I did have an issue with my transport, and Steve took care of it very quickly and inexpensively and with great care and communication. One of the great things about the Opus design is that the transport part of the unit is inexpensive and easily available. Jeff Kalt is now using a TEAC transport unit that he believes has solved a lot of the prior issues with the drives. One thing to note is that Steve at GNSC no longer accepts stock Opus 21's for upgrade due to a lack of available parts (no more Blackgates!), but he will still sell you a new one. While I have not heard a stock Opus, the GNSC Reference is great, and if you look around you can find a used one for only a few hundred dollars more than a used stock unit, even though the upgrade costs ~$1500-2000. Can't say enough good things about the Opus 21 GNSC Reference or Steve at GNSC.