I remember when the XA5 and 7ES came out, had some of the first ones to
try out. Found them to be bright as anything, especially the XA5ES,
even using the digital out it proved to be bright.

I also remember Greg Borrowmans first review on the 5, he couldnt bring
himself to say it but read between the lines and he basically was
saying its bright as all buggery! LOL