@audiozen , there is something to be said about an audio product having a heavy, massive chassis. Yes, it costs money....but like a tube, a flimsy chassis can have vibrational issues, both mechanically, and acoustically, that might not be measurable, but are definitely audible. I ( and others ) have taken apart many amplifiers, and have loaded them up with Dynamat, and other resonance and vibration reducing products, with the benefit of hearing an amplifier with superior sq. As the Technics....Ric Schultz, does this.....Merrill does this... Rowland, AGD, and others.....I recently did this with an inexpensive Crown Class D unit( belongs to a client ), and the client is extremely happy with the results. Class D can be light, as a huge advantage, but I would rather own one with some mass around all of those delicate electronics. If you never heard what I am speaking of, I am sorry for you. Yes, I understand your love affair with DM, as I agree with his accomplishments, but as I see it, you should lighten it up, just a little. I wish you happiness, always......Enjoy ! MrD.