IRD monoblocks or Acoustic Reality?

I agree with Gmood1. The folks on the forums at AudioCircle have a lot of practical experience with the amps you mentioned. Also, they will have knowledge of the Channel Island D-100 amp that is considered to be a true high-end value in amplification.

Enjoy,

TIC

Too bad your not closer Reubent I would love to hear those monoblocks on my FTA-2000s!
Our taste can't be too far off. I liked my former Quad 99 CDP alot!
Sometimes I wish I still owned it! :-)

Take care

Yep, those guy were into the Acoustic Reality amps over there. Not so much now. Main complaint that I heard was it is hard to get big fat speakers cables up inside that odd triangular shape that the designer opted for.

Get a pair of the IRD's. They sound great and have stateside customer service and a proven track record.