rajeeboy:
Thanks Nick
I have seen the Yamaha DSP Z7 down to around £1700, it would be interesting to see how the two compare...Network capabilities on the Sony look like they are more flexibile
The Sony will have to be excellent to outperform the Z7. If you are looking to stream movies and jpegs then the Sony will have the edge on facilities. It all comes down to the interface and how quickly it responds. Call me next week if you like and I can let you know how I get on.
Nick