"What others at that price point?"
yogiboy- It's a 12 year old amp. Compare it with the $3K tube amps of that time.
Some of the features-pentode output(most are ultralinear/triode) stepped volume and the build detail make it stand out.
The OP likely is looking at close to, if not 1/2 the price, so it's a good deal. He just needs to find a pair of speakers that sound good to his ears.
Just a subjective call.