The McCormacks are nice. Someone over on DIYaudio.com was commenting on what nice amps they are and how steve mccormack doesn't get much credit compared to alot of the other designers. Bryston are pretty good too and have been around along time with their lifetime warranties. The Van Alstine solid-state and hybrid units are also really good for the money. I'd stay away from the Adcom and Parasound crowd. There not bad, they just aren't in the same league the aforementioned.