Is new Sony TA-A1ES ultimate made affordable ?

I have no idea how this unit will "sound". But, I am going to buy it as soon as I get the money. June I expect. Sony has produced some very, very excellent audio gear. It would seem that are really serious about these new units. I believe they will more than exceed any expectation.

"I have no idea how this unit will "sound". But, I am going to buy it as soon as I get the money."

That's crazy. Every company that comes out with a new product says its the best. Why not just listen to it first, then you'll know for sure?

Not a usual strategic move, yeah. But...I love Sony ES gear. Mind you, this unit WILL sound FABULOUS. I have owned a(from my oldest brother, passed away) old rusty TAN-F6 INTERGRATED, with the "pulse locked power supply". The pre-amp controls were a write-off, but it had MAIN IN inputs. I hooked it up to my pair of Von Schweikert VR8's and put on my XA7ES some PAT METHENY through an ADCOM preamp. Among THE best repro I ever heard. The four ohm VR8's caused it to close shop after 15-20 minuites, it never came back on....But I know what Sony can do. To the contrary, this is a very apt choice. It's a non-issue whether or not it's great, how great will be the surprise. Ever have that happen to you?

Please stop whatever you're doing and go to The Onion and look up "Sony releases new..." Trust me.

WHAT THE...man, that's some funny s---!