The inescapable fact, when you hear it, is that this is a proper hifi. From memory of my DSP33s, I'd say the F80 is in the same ballpark as '33s and a Meridian CD player driving them. Not if you were sitting plum centre between the '33s, but if you were moving around the room/house you wouldn't be missing much...which is exactly where the F80 is targetted. Now, piano black or silver...

Cheers

George