SLL - In the words of Tony Bruno "beautiful" post. I once offered this about the Rotel (when it seemed like in the first 5 to 6 weeks they made 20 "fixes"/I wondered "fixing what"/or did they simple release it too fast/not ready for PT and good for them had the port for upgrades). I will say the upgrades, a great asset, do seem to be a pain in the arse for some. Me, I'm sure as I neede a post to start listening to SACD. Bottom line upgrade ability is an obvious no brainer lux to have, it just seems there are too many of them necessary. I agree Lena, the hiss/whatelse has there been!!