Consonance as a brand-musical or not?


As a general question, interested in owner's thoughts on the brand's musicality, fit/finish, and quality control. As a more specific question, has anyone heard the new "Forbidden City" CD player they offer?
lindisfarne
I own two Consonance pieces....build quality exceeds anything I owned before including BAT, WADIA, McCormack....go see and judge for yourself...this gear is only going to go up in price as the brand catches on by those in the know.
Larry
I have owned five Consonance pieces, including the M100 plus mentioned above, and really like this equipment; have not heard the Forbidden City yet but from what people say it may be their best line yet.
I have heard it at Quest For Sound. I forgot to mention that. I liked the Forbidden City a lot. The amp is very impressive if you can get past the bright colored facade. The power is pure Class A up to 40 watts. I'm telling you it really sounds like true class A, full rich and pleasing. I own amps that are supposed to be class A up to 125 wattts and don't sound as good. The CD player is very competent but I like the Linear line right now for some reason.
Hi Dumboat. I own a Droplet and love it. It replaced a four year old Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 (not the latest or the SE version) but still considered a fairly heavy hitter, even today. I think the tubes in my Capitole were close to needing replacement, so bear this in mind, but the Droplet absolutely killed my Capitole, in every parameter.

The Droplet is smooth, "musical", great bass, soundstage. Nothing at all "digital" sounding about it. I can't imagine anything else coming close to it for under $5k.