Peter, the Rotels are of course excellent as to basic amplification. You haven't described the factors which are leading to the consideration of spending anywhere near that much, when the 3808 would satisfy the needs in the vast majority of setups(not that many "square feet", however) at a far lower price. Casually "listening" to amplifiers at a dealer doesn't provide definitive information.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.