Well, it looks like now we're up to the 11S3. This thing looks to be a monster--100/200 wpc into 8/4 ohms and nearly 60 lbs. at $4995.
However, for half that you can either get a 15S2 Limited or a PM-KI Pearl B-stock.
I totally agree about the PM8004. At $999 it is astonishingly good as is the matching SA8004 disk player, and I'm not a fan of digital. The PM8004 so owned the Sonus Faber Cremona Ms it was driving that for $5K the 11S3 would probably be my first choice anywhere near that price.
However, for half that you can either get a 15S2 Limited or a PM-KI Pearl B-stock.
I totally agree about the PM8004. At $999 it is astonishingly good as is the matching SA8004 disk player, and I'm not a fan of digital. The PM8004 so owned the Sonus Faber Cremona Ms it was driving that for $5K the 11S3 would probably be my first choice anywhere near that price.