Originally Posted by MalcolmW
I'm not sure about the cost element. This gear is extremely expensive anyway. Would it really make a lot of difference to add vibration damping, improve wire dressing etc.

Taking a look at the insides of MS600, I think its likely that the case cost about as much as the components in it. Nothing within the MS600 looks especially proprietary and little has been done to protect against RF/EMI interference. I think there are countless examples of high end audio manufactures punching out a product, to check a box. I believe there are several high end DVD players, based on Oppo players. I would call out the recent Meridian revelation it could do better with linear power supplies... after years of criticism about their switching supplies!

I am not calling out Meridian here, as its part and parcel with luxury/highend audio manufactures. But I don't think price can be a gauge of engineering prowess.

Primary: MD600, MS200 (SpeakerLink to AES), Trinnov ST-2, Ayre V6-xe, Salk SS8 3x LRC.
Secondary: MC600 (whole house).
Zone one: 568.2, G57, MS200, Spatial Hologram M2SE.
Zone 2-6 (Awaiting assignment).