Curiously, Ian, I have always had the impression that if one thing is 'superior' to another, then the lesser thing IS 'poor' in comparison.

Spin it all you want, it doesn't make this FACT any different. We are being ripped off, and having to 'bear' it. Only a sh*tstorm of protest from those being ripped off will do anything to change the matter... And it seems all too obvious that those with the most to gain are the least interested in making waves lest their precious self-perceived superiority take a tarnishing.

Whatever componentry Yamaha uses has no impact on the sound and OS of the S900, Ian... You can still lord it over the rest of us even if Yamaha make the thing as well built as their WS's. And then finally you'll be able to crow high quality construction, too

Instead of making excuses for 'home' construction that only Yamaha stoop to for arrangers. There are more WS's in homes than there are arrangers. I simply don't think your point is correct... apart from what the complacent market is willing to 'bear'.