The more I think about it, the more I think how ill conceived this trade-in program is - perhaps somebody dreamed it up over their lunch hour? Asking somebody, for example, who may have bought an 861 less than a year ago to have to basically rebuy it, that takes some gall.

Frank asked what would people suggest to make this deal a bit more sensible. Others have suggested making the US price a bit more in line with the UK price, and that would help. But how about doing the 'trade-in' off a purchase receipt and then allowing us to recoup some of the loss with a private sale of the older unit.

My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.