Mofimadness Each to their own, the system was a good one and 2 or 3 others in the room were also unimpressed with the sound. As you say, it would be much better to listen in my own system, but from what I heard, I did'nt think it worth my while.
I have read a couple of reviews, one in the very reliable HiFiWorld, a UK magazine. It praised the ease of use, but was not enthusiastic about the sound. I don't know, but I suspect it is the DAC in the unit. You could add an external DAC, but of course, it defeats the object of a one box solution