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 ?
Better? But, at least on a par are Wilson Benesch, B&W to name just a few.
Have to confess the aesthetics of M's speakers don't bowl me over
Cliff