Ian,

I have not compared it to the Audya at all. I've read quite a few remarks stating that it surpasses anything currently available. Those new ensemble voices are nice, but listening to the styles which must surely use them, it does not sound extra ordinary. I have nothing against Yamaha. In fact I owned one and created my share of styles for them exactly as I did for the Audya. I just expected more, that's all.

Cheers,

Henni