Would your system be different if ............?

I would still have Bose and be happy :) I really want to believe this!! nah I don't.

I nearly felt prey to the esoteric amp syndrome, thinking of a Burmester, MBL, Cello or Gryphon amp but why?? service is a bit of an issue, maybe they are great but its kind of trophy hunting, I will be much happier with a more "normal" product(cough*BAT*cough). ~Tim