I took out the XE from the chain, only used it to force HS-DVD into 23,976 playback.

It did not play one for 3 years I think, so now it is Dune -> HD621->Sony VW-90.

I do have an Oppo 93 connected, that plays without an issue also.

The XE is now a doorstop, no one seems to want one anymore.

Sold all M equipment