Me too, I really hope they can survive without further cost cutting unless such efforts won't result in reduction in quality. Their current product lines now are quite reasonable in terms of a good balance between cost, features and sound quality. They are now using controlled forced air cooling resulted in the much needed weight reduction as they are forced to pack more channels and processing power in one box. The eco mode is also nice, and there is potential to make it more adaptive/intelligent such that it won't limit power output so much as the current design does.
The only thing is, I wonder if they would try to match Yamaha's reliability features such as certifying HDMI compatibility etc., even if that means they have to increase the price a little. I am guessing that a lot of their fans won't mind paying a little more for much improved reliability, i.e. targeted to last 9 years instead of 8 years (it may gain them back at least 1 ex fan boy..).
