I am sorry, your right, with regards to amps in that catagory it can be considered expensive. With the economy we are entering now, it is expensive indeed. But with that said..its a great amp. Alot of people are going to technobable you, but if you are looking for pure unadulterated (if that is a word) power for the insane moments you were talking about...this is the amp for you.

M80-QS8-VP150-EP600-A1400-8
STR-DA5300ES BDPS5000ES.

Mark