Audio Aero Prima CD player vs.Modwright Sony 999es

Is there much of a difference between the 999 and the 555?

Just to clarify, Frank at FS audio is not an authorized dealer for Audio Aero and does not carry the line. He advertises a zillion lines he does not carry.
I realize I'm stepping into it big time, but that is the truth.
Jay

Jay,
If he is not an Audio Aero dealer, how then did I (and others I know) purchase brand new Audio Aero components from Frank? And also have them warrantied through Frank? As far as I understood, Audio Aero does not sell product through unauthorized dealers. Is this not true?

I haven't seen Jay's retraction yet. Did I miss it?

I would like to clarify the statement regarding FS Audio not being an Audio Aero dealer at the time of his post. When I became an Audio Aero dealer, about 10 months ago, I was told by Audio Aero that I and Sonic Culture where the only two dealers in our area. As I've now been informed by Audio Aero it turns out there never was a formal parting of the ways between FS Audio and Audio Aero. So, I apologize; to the best of Frank of FS Audio's knowledge, he was a dealer, albeit not active. (I was told by Audio Aero that FS Audio hasn't ordered any products in something like a year and half, so where the one Boa2 bought came from I have no idea.)

The current situation is that for the San Diego area Sonic Culture and Audio Revelation are the authorized dealers.
Thanks,
Jay