Ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Erik.
Kdude - I'm only jealous that people get to hear all these amazing pieces of equipment. I'm curious, more than anything. But when I choose a piece of gear, I tend to stick with it for years. I am a content human. Messing around with my system is fun, but I certainly do not have upgrade-itis. Thank Buddha!
The Ghents replaced a crown xls 1500, which replaced a NAD integrated. Can't remember which one, unfortunately. I'll look next time I'm at its current home.
Any amp after these will probably be some kind of class d kit..