Very accurate review FATCAT....I agree the GNC OPUS 21 siginificantly narrows the gap between CD and Vinyl.... which is as high a compliment as one can give to CD !!
Following a telecon with FATCAT some months ago, I had my unit modified and I can say it has moved up several notches from the already stellar base OPUS21 unit.
I previously owned the Full Meitner CDSD / DCC2 and can say the OPUS 21 betters it on CD...much closer to the live event... ( I attend a lot of LIVE Classical Concerts).
I also recently compared the GNC OPUS 21 to several other highly regarded players mentioned in FATCATS review including the ca. $16 - 13 k Reimyo & Esoteric UX01...the GNC OPUS handily bettered these also.
I also compared the CD & vinyl versions of a well recorded Dave Brubeck recording and concur with FATCAT that the GNC OPUS21 significantly narrows the gap between Vinyl and CD... an outstanding achievement.
My mod took 3 weeks and Steve at GNC was a pleasure to deal with....the unit also comes with a very professional certificate ....
Unlike many mods, I beleive the GNC mod will significantly enhance the value of your OPUS investment.
I have owned the OPUS 21 and its matching DNM inspired 30 watt amplifier for over three years as my bedroom system and absolutly love it...
The OPUS 21 also fronts my main system which includes a Placette Passive, Dartzeel NHB 108 and the outstanding Gamut L3 Monitors.... interconnects are Placette RCAs.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a Great value.... Ceol
Following a telecon with FATCAT some months ago, I had my unit modified and I can say it has moved up several notches from the already stellar base OPUS21 unit.
I previously owned the Full Meitner CDSD / DCC2 and can say the OPUS 21 betters it on CD...much closer to the live event... ( I attend a lot of LIVE Classical Concerts).
I also recently compared the GNC OPUS 21 to several other highly regarded players mentioned in FATCATS review including the ca. $16 - 13 k Reimyo & Esoteric UX01...the GNC OPUS handily bettered these also.
I also compared the CD & vinyl versions of a well recorded Dave Brubeck recording and concur with FATCAT that the GNC OPUS21 significantly narrows the gap between Vinyl and CD... an outstanding achievement.
My mod took 3 weeks and Steve at GNC was a pleasure to deal with....the unit also comes with a very professional certificate ....
Unlike many mods, I beleive the GNC mod will significantly enhance the value of your OPUS investment.
I have owned the OPUS 21 and its matching DNM inspired 30 watt amplifier for over three years as my bedroom system and absolutly love it...
The OPUS 21 also fronts my main system which includes a Placette Passive, Dartzeel NHB 108 and the outstanding Gamut L3 Monitors.... interconnects are Placette RCAs.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a Great value.... Ceol