Audio Aero Prestiges new transport?

I think there is some confusion as to the prestige CDP transport. The new transport going into the prestige player is not a Sony transport. It is a new transport designed by AA and manufactured for them by the same company who make the Sony. My Prestige CDP is on its way back from replacement of the transport now so I will be able to report on it later upon arrival. All indications from fellow owners of the switchout have been very positive.

If the player was purchased through the North American dealer network connected with Globe Audio Marketing in Canada and you are the original owner of the player then I believe there is no cost for the replacement. I paid shipping one way only for the repair. If your located outside this network then I don't know the answer but Audio Aero is trying to maintain customer satisfaction.

As far as whether the Prestige vs. Capitole is that much better should be determined by Unclejeff with a side-by-side comaprison with both units fully warmed up in your own system. To me the Prestige plays Redbook CD's outstanding. One of the largest differences I think you will note that the Prestige carries more realistic micro/macro dyanmics and a larger soundstage but this should be your call in your system decided by your tastes.