allenfwc,
locallyidea how much is the 705 locally?
kumusta po performance nya in pure direct mode when listening in stereo cds?
as matzer said 49k for local models (interestingly.. the same price as what i bought abroad with shipping).
unfortunately, my ears arent that sensitive enough and my speakers not the high-end enough to heardifference of pure direct mode.. but i think this is because the other modes are already pretty good!!
my only current gripes is related to LFE performance.. but this more probably due to poor sources(mp3's and fake audio cd's) + poor sub woofer placement + no room treatment + no power conditioner.