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Audio Aero Prima CD player vs.Modwright Sony 999es

Has anyone heard both of these two cd players? I am trying to decide on a CD player and both of these have caught my interest. The Modwright would be slightly more expensive but not much. The rest of my system includes Alon Lotus Elite speakers and a Conrad Johnson MV60SE amp. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thx
bcos17

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1markr
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Audio Circle, under the Modwright forum.
1markr
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I have owned an Audio Aero Prima mkII DAC and a Modwright 999ES at the same time. I still own the Modwright. The Modwright was soncially comparable, if not better than the much more expensive AA. With the added benefits of SACD and video, it became a no-brainer for me to keep it.

The AA DAC is definately a step up from the Prima CD player you mention; it is the same DAC used in the latest Captole player.

The power supply umbilical cord in the Modwright makes a big difference in sound. A couple of friends and I prefer the cryo'ed 18ga. braided copper umbilical to the cryo'ed silver one.

You will be happy with either player, but for me the Modwright 999ES fits my system wonderfully.
1markr
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Bcos, I have the Platinum Signature Truth Mods, which included the premium cryo'ed silver umbilical. I did not have the option of a new clock at the time of my order, though I would be interested in anyones opinion of the differences, pre-clock and post-clock upgrade. I would consider it if the sonics improved further.

Get yourself a used 999ES and send it to Dan. You should be able to find one for $500+.
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