Thanks for all the input and info, and the welcome! I will contact Craig, where is he located? I'm on the West Coast, just wondering about shipping cost, but from what you all have said it would be well worth the price. I should have the La Scalas shipped this weekend, can't wait. In the mean time I will be using (don't shoot me) a solid state unit, Sony GX900ES Parallel/Push/Pull Tri Amp.....yea I know Blah Blah Blah. The only other choice I have is a Sansui G-5700. The comparison down the road will be interesting and educational. Back on the Forum when my ears are ringing.