Theory is all very well, but I go by my ears. They were auditioned side by side in my own living room for a whole weekend.

The differences were not subtle, nor a matter of taste. Many types of music sounded better on the 5200s but female vocals, or large scale choral classical were not among them.

I do miss the bass now the 5200s have gone back.

I want the best of both. Since I using a G57 I do not think amplification is the reason for the difference. G57 and DSP5200 amps are both derived from DSP8000 amps.

For $11000 the treble performance of the DSP5200 is not up to snuff. Nuff said. The 804s I have were $4000 - with the amp $7600.

Sanjay

G91 - G57 - B&W804 - Squeezebox 3