Yikes!!! No offense, but with the many positive reviews that Sunfire amps have gotten from many people, including well regarded reviewers, I have to question your opinion.
I personally have owned Carver equipment in the past and although they have not been high end in the past I don't think I would classify their sound as you did. Sunfire on the other hand has built a pretty solid reputation, especially their pre-amps.
Bob Carver has also been one of the few people that have taken audio to new levels of performance because of his inovative designs. Many may argue that, but as an engineer, he has been at the forefront. Many high end companies have usually used 'tried and true' designs from the early 20th century.
Anyway, that's just my bits worth.
I personally have owned Carver equipment in the past and although they have not been high end in the past I don't think I would classify their sound as you did. Sunfire on the other hand has built a pretty solid reputation, especially their pre-amps.
Bob Carver has also been one of the few people that have taken audio to new levels of performance because of his inovative designs. Many may argue that, but as an engineer, he has been at the forefront. Many high end companies have usually used 'tried and true' designs from the early 20th century.
Anyway, that's just my bits worth.