I dont know if its really that close because I think the 861 starts at around $13k US. Id imagine the analog output card costs like $1.5k- so now youre up to 14.5k or so. Thats a $5,500 difference. So I think theres no problem in terms of price differentation.

Best regards,
Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.