Might wanna check out his review while you wait for a reply...
https://www.hometheaterforum.com/lyngdorf-mp-40-surround-sound-processor-cinema-perfect/
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I guess it's supposed to be minimalist elegant... a bit like other retro-ish fads me thinks, including what we used to see from B&O.
Interestingly, Anthem has apparently copied this very design style for their recently announced, new line of prepros and AVRs.
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