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Help Should I make this move?

Ok, I've got a Resolution Audio Opus 21, which is nice, but I've always had my sites set on the Audio Aero Capitole MKII. Of course money is (or was) an issue so I did not purchase the AA. Now, I have a chance to blow (wife willing) some funds to get the Capitole. Is this a wise move? Or should I keep what gots? I'm looking to seasoned Gonners for thoughts, suggestions, slaps in the face, or whatever.
sammie
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boa2
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To my ear, the Opus 21 is a phenomenal player...and yet the Capitole is far more emotional and engaging. We currently have the AA Prima, and the Capitole is the next mountain we'll be climbing.
As Ben Stiller said playing Starsky, "Do It!"

Between me and Ken (above), you now have 0.04. Hope they help.
All the best,

Howard
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onhwy61
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Don't do it. Spend the money on a gift for your wife. It's a far better long-term investment.
sammie OP
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Ohwy61, your feedback means a lot, but I think you're posting on the wrong site. Anyway, I think I can spin it so the Capitole is a gift for my wife, and it hails from France no less! As for you other two, yep, what was I thinking hesitating like that, I'm ashamed of myself. I'll repost when I get my hands on this baby.
bsal
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Sammie,

Do you already have a analogue rig? If not put your money there before upgrading your digital source. I had a AA Cap II and sold it after buying a $2100 VPI Scout/JMW 9/Dynavector 20x combo. The AA is certainly a great CD player, but it can't compete with even a modest analogue set up. It's digital after all.

Cheers,
Bsal
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onhwy61
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Sammie, I'm sure your wife will like the "gift" of the Capitole as much as she like her gift of the ZTR tractor last year.
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