The also reiterates something I have been harping on about for some time - well recorded CDs, properly processed, can give very musical results, maybe not up to the superior standards of DVD-A (done properly) but more than adequate for goose bump reactions. OK, so there is not a high proportion of well recorded CDs, BUT, with so many CDs produced, even a low proportion = a lot of titles which qualify :-) Until the gimmicks of surround sound settle down I'm sticking with CDs.

The comments above re the cost of ownership-upgrading are a real issue that are enough to limit sales despite its sonic superiority. It took me months to come to terms with outlaying hard earned dollars to buy a V2 861 but the cost of upgrade to V3 really rubbed salt into the wound. Yes, it is "upgradable" but not a simple nor inexpensive proposition.

John