Solid State Logic takes on Mackie?

Looks like SSL is taking another big step into the home studio market. I could defenitly use a compact SSL in my studio.

8x dual input Mono Line channels – 16-channel mixdown.
8x Insert Send/Returns on channels.
Stereo CUE and two Mono Auxiliary Sends.
Cascade with X-Rack and other X-Desks for bigger systems.
Talkback – for artist communication with Dim and Cut buttons.
Independent Main and Alternate stereo monitor outputs.
SSL Stereo Mix Bus with External summing and Inserts.
2x Stereo Returns with Level, Pan and Bus assignment.
Stereo External input on XLRs.
iJack front panel input for portable playback devices.
High quality internal PSU.
D-Sub Channel I/O connection for Studio integration.
RF Screened I/O connections.
19-inch rackmount ears included.

Only €2,299 Not bad for 8ch of SSL and a 16ch summing mixer.