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Replacement for RA Opus 21 CDP

Having upgraded by speakers last year I’d like to upgrade from my Resolution Audio OPUS 21 CDP to a better CDP (ideally with a few DAC inputs). I really like the Opus 21 but know there is better out there. I am strongly considering the Cantata but have often read about Wadia, Ayon etc. About $8K would be my upper limit. Geographically I am not in a position to compare these, or other, units myself so having a small list will give me something easier to work through.
Thanks
James
jmjohnson
jwpstayman
399 posts
 
Your original thought about the Cantata is probably your best thought. This is a wonderful sounding cdp that has enough digital options to make anyone happy. I have had mine for more than 18 months now and never get tired of hearing its presentation. I wish that the Stereophile review had gone into the sound quality of the Cantata instead of spending the entire review on connectivity to the Cantata's DAC so that more people would have the urge to experience this player.
jmjohnson OP
26 posts
 
Thanks, I'm going to try listen to a few options over the next few months.
dfalbaum
10 posts
 
I had a GNSC modified Opus 21 and upgraded to the Cantata and have never looked back. I was originally going to add the RA ExtraSource unit, but one listen to the Cantata made the decision easy. The only player I have heard that is better is a Wadia S7i for close to 4x the price. Other players have the resolution but not the musicality that the Cantata has.
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rodge827
619 posts
 
Look into the Abbington Music Research (AMR) CD 77 and CD 777.

Good luck,

Rodge
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inpieces
199 posts
 
I aksed Steve Huntley, former GNSC same question.
Wadia was the answer, 381 or S7i. 8K would perhaps give you a used S7i.
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