OK, let me put my flame suit on first........

If what duntec says it true about the prices of the 568s etc on audiogon at $2500. Then I say sell what he has for the exceptional price offered and try something else for less money.

IF things don't perform up to his expectations then he can always jump on audiogon and get another 568/598 combo and probably still come out with money in his pocket.

As for the transport you probably won't find a single one that can do both DVD and Audio as well as the M. BUT you can find individual ones that can rival the M in the much less price range.

I understand where duntec is coming from and my list of choices look just like his and I have owned the Ref 20, Ref 30 and amps etc from B&K but I am holding out to really see/play/hear the G-series to make a determination where my money goes.

I am unlike many on this board with the fact that I want to have the best sound possible but I simply do not have the disposable income to drop $big money on the 8-series with DSP speakers etc. Those things are not feasable at this time so I will find alternate means that will produce results that I deem to be acceptably close at a much lower pricepoint.

Sorry if my opinion sways from the rest.

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[This message has been edited by cue03 (edited 12-23-2003).]

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