Lloyd, you're absolutely right that high-end choices have expanded. I can remember when I was in college in the late 70s-early 80s that there were not many hi-fi choices at all and a lot of what we had was really what we'd consider mid-fi today. We knew about maybe about five-ten brands of actual high end - and also Heathkit for those adventurous enough to play with a soldering gun.
A more integrated global economy and the internet have changed all that - I never would have even known about overseas brands like Plinius or my latest Symphonic Line pre/power combo in those days!
Dickey1, thanks for giving us more information. If you're looking at amps in the $15-20,000 range, you have a LOT more options in addition to the three you are thinking about. Especially if you are willing to buy used.
A more integrated global economy and the internet have changed all that - I never would have even known about overseas brands like Plinius or my latest Symphonic Line pre/power combo in those days!
Dickey1, thanks for giving us more information. If you're looking at amps in the $15-20,000 range, you have a LOT more options in addition to the three you are thinking about. Especially if you are willing to buy used.