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
Me thinks, according to my ears, that the ModWright 999es (I have one) is slightly better than the AA Captole player on Redbook. So logic would support that it should pretty much spank the Prima model.
Having the SACD option additionally, sorta makes it a no-brainer.
Good luck!
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+.
He actually has a special going on right now where he is bulk ordering the sony 999's. As a result of cheaper stock players his prices during this special go from 1600 with the abso truth mods to 2100 with the new clock and the silver cryo'd umbilical. Basically he is charging close to used prices for brand new A stock units.
Bcos, where did you hear of the special? It's not mentioned on their website. That doesn't sound like a bad offer.

Boss302