I currently use 2 100's -- vertically bi-amped and couldn't imagine, getting better sound, for the $ 682.00 shipped -- I paid for both units. If you're serious --- Muse starts their serial #'s with the year they're made (mine are 92 & 94) never an issue of any kind. I would start with 92 and up because that's made with the detachable power cord and round transformer. The bass is very solid - mids almost to die for- a tad soft on top,but that makes it very easy to listen to--and would help tame some bright components. Now I'm going to wreck this review, by stating I'm 64 yrs. old-- good luck!!!