I can chime in here. About a year ago I asked myself what direction to go. Seperates or or AIO receiver. My Pioneer 1015 was not up to the task of driving my M80's.
I wondered about the Emotiva amps but was reluctant due to some reviews here and some accusations in the Emo camp. In the end I went with the Alesis RA-500. For me the M80's come alive now with sound the Pioneer could not deliver. I also use the Behringer Ep2500 for my DIY subs and aside from the fan noise which can be fixed with new fans, it is great. A big consideration with using the pro amps is power rating. The Behringer EP2500 is rated at 15 amps, so you gotta consider dedicated circuits etc.
Yes these amps are made in China. I am pretty sure all the Emotiva parts are made over seas too. Aren't the voice coils for Axiom speakers also made in China?
