Beg to differ. I would say that M's biggest competence is holistically in building DSP loudspeakers. DSP is a subset of that that also applies to players and processors.

The speakers are based on the highest levels of competence in physical construction, psycho-acoustics, materials, etc etc

Do you feel that other manufacturers have better competence in this area ? If so, out of interest...who ?

Rgds,
Nick