The initial posts here are outstanding. I would add that in my sixty years, I have probably been a serious listener for almost 40. During that time, I have had about six sets of headphones that I have relied upon for my serious classical listening. (I used to be a professional musician, used...

I just purchased my second blu-ray player, a Sherwood 5004. It will allow me to view Region B/C (European/Asian) blu-rays and all region DVD's (1-6) worldwide. No more having to pass up seeing some of the Italian and Nordic treasures that never seem to be issued here.