My vote would be for the EAD Powermaster 1000. I have the EAD Powermaster 2000 and it is silky smooth, and very analogue sounding but with good bottomend. I traded in my Krell KAV 300i for the EAD TheaterMaster Signature and Powermaster 2000 myself. I was considering the Aragon 8008BB and 8008x3 but at that price the EAD PM2000 at 400watts was better. You should read the review in Stereophile's guide to hometheater or check out their website @ eadcorp.com. Just my 2 cents, bkwong73
