So finally have word that the NHT Power 2 is on its way. I was too tempted by mdrew's reco, the few reviews and specs I guess. Also it was among the last few pieces in stock that NHT pointed me to - not yet received amp, but NHT great to deal with, and is being switched to 230v before sending out.

After ListenUp so kindly barred me from bidding on their eBay site - yes, without replying to an e-mail question on whether they would ship to Singapore, nice attitude there, glad not dealing with those fellows!

In any case, hope this is the right decision (at least vs. teh 3490 which was available here and cheaper).. Will post once have it set up this weekend.. Big thank you for all the help.