Resolution Audio Opus Players?

03-22-10: Kurt_tank
I will readily admit that the laser did fail a couple of months ago...

I believe the laser assembly is primary issue. I probably mis-spoke when I called it a transport problem.

Do a search of the threads, and you will probably find some posts mentioning this problem (which is not unique to the Opus 21 among CD players). Otherwise, I recall a few listings for Opus 21 players where the sellers mentioned having had the laser assembly replaced.

And, if you're lucky, you might find a GNSC modded Opus 21 at just over two grand. I bought one of these direct from GNSC two years ago and have nothing but good things to say.

No problems to report, but the transport is slow to read.

Laser expected life span only 5 yrs? I have a Micromega Stage 6 cd player that is about 13 yrs old (purchased new for about $1000) and fairly heavily used. It is still going strong, never had any laser failure issue.

Compare this to today's megabuck players having laser problems within only a few yrs. Isn't it a money earning strategy for some manufacturers to leave weak points in their products just to guarantee them additional income in the future?

Thanks,guys for all the great responses.There's alot to research on the Revelation Opus 21 on 'Gon. It's still one of those great digital players after all these years and that speaks volumes about it's worthiness as a digital front end.It's not always the easiest decision to choose a
digital front end because it's in such a constant evolutionary state.I have no problem purchasing "used" as like most of us on 'Gon I have saved countless dollars and found equipment that I would not otherwise been able to afford or was willing to spend those amounts on. I also have interest in the supposedly new APL DAC that "might" be in production soon.Thanks,again, for all the replys!!

Kind Regards
Chuckie

I belive EARLY Opus 21 players had some transport issues. The problem has been resolved many years ago. IMO Opus 21 is still an outstanding CDP, and @ 1800 s/h a bargain.

Its cool feature is a spdif digital input that accepts 24/96 signals, which can be used to connect your Sqeezebox.