George,

IIRC correctly, there are no tube tricks like a waveradio in the F80. The drivers are all mounted just behind the cloth grills and it's the DSP that does the rest.

Bob indicated that it's the big DSP technology that's made it's way into the F80 rather than the F80 breaking new ground. I think you'll find boundary settings in it for example.

The new technology that is in there is probably around the compact surface mount stuff and certainly the digital amps. These were carefully selected for SQ and also the run-cool performance for the tiny unit.

It doesn't carry HDMI as it's not designed to be plugged into your 50" plasma or PJ. If you have those then you have the full setup to go with it.
It has Composite and S which will suit tha vast majority of conservatory/cottage/holiday home/kitchen/bedrooms/hotel room/2nd room locations that it is targeted for.

Waveradio equivilant? Expensive alarm clock ?
Yes, to both. BUT, just hold back on dismissing it you hear it.

And, btw, I didn't list �1500 boom-box as I didn't spot anywhere to put the 8 x big batteries in and there's no grab handle for shoulder mounting wink

Rgds,
Nick