I suspect that may be true for any model not current. if not now, soon. DSP33, DSP5500, DSP7000. The risky part in these is the digital boards, Everything else can be repaired/replaced (amps, power supplies and drivers) by a good service house or Meridian.

- Fiddler (IMHO)

If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
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