neb: thanks. I was more interested in the digital amplifiers with the new classes of efficiencies. My new Onkyo "digital" receiver has more features than I will probably ever use. I guess that is a sign of the times.

I'm in the market for a seperate amp and thought that I would try to get a few opinions from some folks who actually had digital amps. But, it may be too soon for that on this board.

The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV