Audio Aero Capitole MKI vs. MKII

their are only positive improvements in the capitol 2 you will lose nothing the capitol 1 has. First biggest improvement is in the bass the capitol 2 has much more power and definition and improved pace/quickness over the 1. The middle bass is more neutral less ripe than the 1 which was a bit too ripe and lacked definition. The transport was significantly improved in the 2.Some capitol 1 users reported nice improvements by substituting a good onboard transport feeding the digital section of the 1 so I fed my 2 with a Theta Data 3 transport and top quality balanced digital cable the difference was very very slight showing the transport in the 2 was significantly upgraded over the 1. In your situation the Prima may be the better choice if you intend to use your excellent preamp. the capitol 2 is definitely worth the additional $ having owned both previously for considerable time.

Sorry for the side-track: Hi Mejames, you have one serious butt system !! Your suggestion for a Prima player is dead-on, esp. with a good pre like a First Sound, makes more sense "that way".

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Just a thought that is a bit off your question. Do look into Meitner gear if your budget can stand it. It is nothing short of amazing - far beyone thet Aero Capitole capabilities and most any other CD products. His DAC is as good as it gets and the new transport is stunning as well.
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Good Luck -
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Does Cello get paid every time he brings Meitner gear into an unrelated thread?

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A few points for you:
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First, try reading the post more carefully and you will realized that I was trying to answer his question and be help. He did ask if should try something else.
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I have no affiliation with Meitner except that I was incredibly impressed with his DAC and transport when I heard it on several occasions.
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My post is 8 months old and was just after I had heard a lenghty session at a friend's house and was totally impressed with the sound.
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What is your point other than digging up old threads and looking for a reason to be pompous, negative and obnoxious. You have suceeded quite well.
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