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Digital Drive: REVIEW: Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player/Recorder by Jon L Upsamplers, DACs, jitter, shakes and analogue withdrawals, this is it. |
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Model: Opus 21 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $3000 Description: Unique Two Box Cd Player Manufacturer URL: Resolution Audio Manufacturer URL: Resolution Audio
Review by Jon L ( A ) on July 30, 2003 at 14:18:05
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Well, hate to go against the grain, but here is my "minority report" of Opus 21.Pros:
1) No problem with extension on either side.
2) Apparent "neutral" sound
3) Cleanliness. No hash or grit.
4) Nice analogue volume controlCons:
1) While the frequency balance seems even and balanced, sound lacks a certain "weight" and authority. While treble extends way up, the quality of treble remains light and not very solid. Feathery almost. I know some people will love this sound. Same can be said about bass.
2) I could live with the above complaint, but the problem extended into the midrange/vocals. No gross inaccuracy one can point to, but I kept noticing subtle lack of inflections, texture, sheer "volume" in vocal range. This is something my old hotrod Cary CD-301 tubed player excelled at. Once again, I know some people love this as "liquidity" and "anlogue," but I prefer to accept a bit of grit/immediacy over overly fine sandpaper job.
At this point in time, I am unable to find a suitable replacement. I initially was going to buy one of the modified SACD/CD machines, but with this SACDII business, I'll likely wait a couple of months to see what happens...
Product Weakness: see above Product Strengths: see above
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Topic - REVIEW: Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player/Recorder - Jon L 14:18:05 07/30/03 ( 8)
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- Re: Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player/Recorder - Jon L 12:55:19 07/31/03 ( 6)
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