Respectfully, still not buying into that as an explanation for such a HUGE price difference. Not looking for an argument, just my opinion. Just for fun, here's a "switch" I can get for $449 that does one or two other things as well (yes, I know it's a refurb, but still...).
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-...receiver/1.html
I think I may have been wrong once or twice in my life, so I'll go ahead and assume this might be the third time. ;-)
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Integra DRX 3.1, Outlaw 5000
Fronts - Golden Ear Triton 2, Center - Martin Logan Motion 8, Surround L/R - Energy Audissey A5+2,
Sony XBR65X850E
Oppo BDP-83, Sony UBP-X800
Roku Streaming Stick +
Music Hall mm5.1 table, Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, Cambridge Audio 640P Phono Preamp, Pro-Ject Speed Box
Belkin Pure AV Power Conditioner
Audioquest Type 8 speaker cable, Monoprice speaker Cable
Mostly Monoprice interconnects