Anyone tried the new AA Capitole Reference ?

As it is quite clear now, my blurb on my website (posted several months ago, based on limited/preliminary info I got from CES about the new Audio Aero products which are just now becomming available) is not correct. As well, the correct retail price for the new Prima CD player is $2,395, not $2,500.

My apologies for any confusion caused by my website.

P.S. We really like the SE upgrade as well... The Merlin suites at 2005 CES and HE/Stereophile Show which received so many nice comments used my SE moded MK11 Capitole CD player as the main source.

Rich Brkich
Owner, Signature Sound

Globeaudiomkt: as I have an already modified AA Cap. II (all paper/oil-film capacitors now) would it be usefull to fully upgrade it to your standard to even achieve more resolution and stability ? I also use the AA as a line stage as I have got the optional line-stage module installed.

best regards, Frankpiet

Frankpiet
We cannot comment on how our SE upgrade would compare to your player with the caps. you have, as we have not heard yours. Also, our upgrade involves not only better capacitors, it also has anti-vibration pads under the caps and cryo'd tubes, which are a large improvement by themselves.
If you have any questions, please contact us directly with the info given in our previous post, as we do not usually follow threads or post on Audiogon.
Thanks.

Globeaudiomkt: have you ever compared the new Capitole Reference to the MK II SE ? (p.s.: I´ve tried to contact you directly on that point but didn´t received an answer).

Regards, Frankpiet

So, that means there is a Capitole Reference CDP and a Prestige SACD player, two different units?