Audio Aero Prima vs. Resolution Audio Opus 21


We currently own the Prima, and have heard the Opus 21, though only for a short audition, and not in our home. Just curious what you might think of the differences? We love the warmth and intimacy of the Prima. It could perhaps dig a little deeper for increased dynamics and resolution. We may spend the $150 to try out the Opus 21, but my concern is having a non-tube player. There is a certain thinness and dryness to most digital that I don't care for. We would spend up to $3K as necessary, but are for a number of reasons apprehensive about the modded players.
We prefer the dimensionality and airy sound of the Prima to the pristine accuracy of say, the Audio Note CDP/DAC's.
Any thoughts and/or recommendations? Stick with what we have? Spring for a $1000 interconnect? OK, not so fast!
boa2

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Howard/Boa2: After the R/A arrives, it would be interesting to hear of your thoughts regarding the Opus 21 vs 3910. A post of same would be welcomed....
Boa2/Howard: Thanks for the comparison!
I did have the opportunity of auditioning the Opus 21 in my system last year, and your description highly correlated to my experience; especially you string palpability comment. Additionally, as you, both my wife and I thought the top to bottom coherence of the Opus was one of its many positive traits -- overall a very good player indeed! So, having that baseline, your comparison is highly relevant....Thanks, Mike