Just to show you that I'm teachable: I love my Prima, but indeed, digital has come a long way in the past three years, and I certainly realize that the Prima, while amazing in the $3k price range is not the end all. It's always been the source, IMHO, that is the most important component of one's sytem, with the speakers, of course, being right behind. I've been doing (there goes the upgrade itch. It's your fault Stan) oodles of homework and have been speaking with owners of the APL Denon 3910. That is going to be my next purchase this spring. You'll see a Prima for sale on the 'gon, then, if one of my friends doesn't buy it. What has been wonderful about my research is finding audiophools who have owned not only the Prima, but the Capitole MKII, as well. Have had all three to compare in their systems and went with the APL 3910. I realize another league altogether given the price. It will be awhile before I exude my impressions, but I promise not to be too nauseating...lol.. don't hurt me Stan.. peace guys, warren :-)