Audio Aero Prima vs. Resolution Audio Opus 21


We currently own the Prima, and have heard the Opus 21, though only for a short audition, and not in our home. Just curious what you might think of the differences? We love the warmth and intimacy of the Prima. It could perhaps dig a little deeper for increased dynamics and resolution. We may spend the $150 to try out the Opus 21, but my concern is having a non-tube player. There is a certain thinness and dryness to most digital that I don't care for. We would spend up to $3K as necessary, but are for a number of reasons apprehensive about the modded players.
We prefer the dimensionality and airy sound of the Prima to the pristine accuracy of say, the Audio Note CDP/DAC's.
Any thoughts and/or recommendations? Stick with what we have? Spring for a $1000 interconnect? OK, not so fast!
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Boa2/Howard: Thanks for the comparison!
I did have the opportunity of auditioning the Opus 21 in my system last year, and your description highly correlated to my experience; especially you string palpability comment. Additionally, as you, both my wife and I thought the top to bottom coherence of the Opus was one of its many positive traits -- overall a very good player indeed! So, having that baseline, your comparison is highly relevant....Thanks, Mike
Hi Vince,
Sorry but...the Opus 21 is up for sale, all crated and ready to go. We put a deposit down on the APL, so we're selling the more expensive player first. The AA Prima will be for sale when the APL is ready.
And Mike, you're quite welcome. I thought the 6 Moons review was accurate in describing the sound and many attributes of the Opus 21.
Howard