The cost is the only thing that kept me from hitting then "buy" button. Yes I could afford it but my kitchen remodel would be pushed back even further. At some point I need to I need to stop kicking the remodel project to the curb with audio purchases!
I am taking a hard look at this as well since my XMC-2 just died for the second time. Thankfully it is still under warranty but I have lost all of my patience with it.