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New Resolution Audio Opus 21

Anyone have any inside information aside from what is available on the Resolution Audio website concerning their new cd player? From what I gather on the website it seems to untilize much of the hardware used in the CD55 but with seperate display/power supply chassis and cosmetics. Also, they indicate it is using a new/updated analog output section. It seems many liked the previous CD50 over the newer CD55, at least in several threads I have read. Personally, I have not had the opportunity to listen to either and was wondering what some of you had to say in regards to some of those statements.

Best Regards,
Chris

thorty40
streetdaddy
349 posts
 
I was so rudely interupted to go do a surgery! They said they will begin shipping in 2 weeks. I will let you know what i think. They also are taking trade ins on the cd50, and cd55.
bigshutterbug
379 posts
 
Yes, as Streetdaddy has said, they are once again delayed for they are going to be using a different (Teac) drawer loading mechanism instead of the slot loading one. It will probably ship towards the end of May if things go well.
I will let you know once my unit arrives...
thorty40 OP
149 posts
 
I wonder what the transports will look like, hopefully they will use the same chassis. I think they should do a top loader, now that would be sweet :)
streetdaddy
349 posts
 
Have they shipped yet? Anybody have their new #? Thanks
fullrun
26 posts
 
Listened briefly to the Opus 21 at the HE 2002 show. It is now composed of two smaller units - compact and nice looking. Very impressive in sound quality. Great clarity and neutrality. Lots of dynamics and depth to the sound. Would not call it warm... and I would not call it clinical. Very true. More honest than passionate.
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