I was at an Audio Aero dealer yesterday and they had a Prima mk3 with Sony transport. They did not have a mk2 on hand but the dealer said that the mk3 is smoother and doesn't have the slight edge the mk2 had. Well if that is the case, I am happy to keep my mk2. In my system and with my tastes, I would not want it to be any smoother than it already is. Then he said there is really no need to upgrade to the mk3. I thought some of you would like to know what a dealer's opinion was on the topic.
So, the outcome is that I will be keeping my mk2. It really sounds great and with each component change I make (and I make many), I am always impressed with all the new-found detail, air, resolution and rhythm that can come out of my Prima. Very impressive.