resolution opus 21 cd player OPINIONS PLEASE

I have the GNSC moddified Opus 21 and its excellent. I have zero desire to upgrade.

I own a stock Opus 21 system incl. XS & s80 integrated amp. I love it! I have no interest in the GNSC mods. It sounds great stock. I hear no emphasis in any frequency range. And what's really nice with it is you don't have to use interconnects. All you need is an upgraded power cord and you're set. Resolution audio provides an umbilical cord to connect the separate power supply to the CD player. My transport is a little temperamental but it really doesn't bother me. I can explain in detail if you wish. Ditto with Kurt_tank; customer service is second to none. I've spoken to Jeff many times & he is a consummate pro. As I speak I'm working on a system for my bedroom. I'm not sure what direction to go. I have thought about another Opus 21 system.

Resolution Audio Opus 21: Highly recommended!!

I have a GNSC Reference modified Opus 21 and it was a signficant upgrade to my prior digital three-piece front end (CAL Delta transport, Genesis Digital Lens, TADAC DAC/pre). Overall beter resolution, more accurate bass and an awesome level of "musicality" (as others have noted here and in many other reviews). Jeff Kalt at RA is a pro, as is Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound. I did have an issue with my transport, and Steve took care of it very quickly and inexpensively and with great care and communication. One of the great things about the Opus design is that the transport part of the unit is inexpensive and easily available. Jeff Kalt is now using a TEAC transport unit that he believes has solved a lot of the prior issues with the drives. One thing to note is that Steve at GNSC no longer accepts stock Opus 21's for upgrade due to a lack of available parts (no more Blackgates!), but he will still sell you a new one. While I have not heard a stock Opus, the GNSC Reference is great, and if you look around you can find a used one for only a few hundred dollars more than a used stock unit, even though the upgrade costs ~$1500-2000. Can't say enough good things about the Opus 21 GNSC Reference or Steve at GNSC.

I have a GNSC Reference Opus 21 and have owned Opus 21s in both stock and GNSC Reference modification versions. The GNSC mods seemed to give the greatest impact in the areas of bass weight and depth and overall dynamics. As others have commented, the Opus 21 is a great product stock but is improved by GNSC modifications.

I think that Opus 21s have become available more frequently on Audiogon during recent months and prices seem extremely reasonable for the quality of product you get. While I understand that the new Resolution Audio music center/CD player will be a significant improvement upon the Opus 21, the current prices of both new and used Opus 21s make them very attractive.

I have only spoken to Jeff Kalt once or twice and he was as advertised above, a great guy. I have more extensively dealt with GNSC and Steve Huntley. Steve is unsurpassed as a dealer and modifier. So, while we should focus most on the sound of a component, the fact of the matter is that our enjoyment of a component derives from the entire ownership experience. You can't go wrong dealing with either of these guys.