Here is a guy on Audio Asylum who compared the RA Opus 21 to the Wadia 301.
RA Opus 21 review
(There are several reviews of the RA Opus 21 on this site actually.)
Hope this helps.
PS The noisey transport issue was solved long ago, so unless you buy a used early model, it is not relevant.
Also, the new remote does have direct track access as well.
RA Opus 21 review
(There are several reviews of the RA Opus 21 on this site actually.)
Hope this helps.
PS The noisey transport issue was solved long ago, so unless you buy a used early model, it is not relevant.
Also, the new remote does have direct track access as well.