NAD receivers are getting in the ring with the big boys weighing in with a price tag of $4k for one model. I guess some of the top of the line Denon and other mass production lines are either there or close and NAD may be able to deliver a more refined product to satisfy both the audio and HT enthusiast. We shall see.
http://stereos.about.com/b/2009/01/0...o-receiver.htm