Audio Aero Prima MkII vs. MkIII newest styling?


I was curious if anyone has compared the Audio Aero Prima MkII to the newest version of this CDP?

I understand that they moved from a Philips to a Sony transport and a few other modifications have been done as well. I am curious to know if it would be wiser to purchase a new one for about $800-1000 more than a used mkII on here? Are the sonic improvements worth the added investment?

Any thoughts/comments on the differences between the two players would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
jh2os
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.
Nope, never had any issues whatsoever. What new and "better" CD player did you get?

Arthur
I had the MK II . I had to keep sending it in for new transports ! That got old for both AA and myself .
They finally sent me a new one with the Sony transport , under warranty . A very good company along with their North American distributor , Globe .
I never even listened to it and moved on to a much better CDP for about the same cost as the new Prima's .
The member that bought the brand new Prima did not keep it either .
You are lucky if you have not had any transport problems !
I thought I would try to revive this question because I have a mk2 and would love to know of someone who had one and upgraded to the current mk3. Anyone? Thanks

Arthur