What to do?????

I agree with Bob_reynolds. Amp design just doesn't change that much unless you want to go to something next generation like a stack of NuForce 9.2s which would be awesome.

I would also question the notion that its worth staying with one manufacturer. Very few companies do a good job with both - especially if you want some serious watts.

Check out Anthem which makes both and is highly regarded - I had their 7 channel amp and its very good. I am personally not a B&K fan but they know the territory and lots of people love them. Cary has a great reputation too - don't know much about their pres but there is no doubt they build killer amps.

Integra and Marantz offer excellent pres with all the tricks - definitely get something with Audyssey built in EQ - phenomenal in a HT setting. They make fine amps too but I would not be afraid to mix and match

Right now I am running an Integra 9.8 with a Butler and it is very sweet.

I'll bet the Integra 9.9 would make you Sunfire sing too.

Go look at the Emotiva.com UMC-1 - a $3k processor for $699...

-RW-

Bob, Currently my Sunfire Amp has developed static out of the left rear channel and Sunfire wants up to $600 to fix it. It has worked well the last ten years and very well I might add. The processor also has developed static out of all channels when the bass is selected beyond 0db up or down especially when there is little bass signal.

I would keep the Amp however I'm considering changing the processor to get better technology. Such as HDMI in and out. I'm still going only to use 5.1 maybe 6.1 with two subs.