Consider the Audible Illusions Modulus 3a. I recently upgraded from a Mod3 to a 3a -- the newer version is *substantially* better in my system (the Mod3 was
no slouch either). BTW, I am also using AQ IC's and speaker cable (subs only) -- both the 3 and 3a seem to like my combination of Diamond, Emerald and Lapis (original version).