Nice review, panyncor! Difficult task that it is!
With reference to two of your issues with the Opera, which I shared; First, I found by placing a 10" X 14" glass shelve atop the four corners, this leaves a 1/16" airspace above the top plate which has its air flow opening remaining to encourage warm air circulation. I then place my monitor onto this shelve which I find to be an aesthetically pleasing solution.
As for the LEDs, not only did I have mine switched out to soft blue, (again matching my gear stack as the Opera sets upon my SACDP), while having both jacks switched to "low z"; in addition the LEDs I pushed further into the case so only their reflected light is seen on the cases thickness.
I enjoyed reading your comparisons, well done!
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