I would agree with Oneprof that your prerequisites sound exactly like what the Berning does best.
I've never heard the big CAT amp but, for the price, I would expect it to do very well. I have had the M60 atma amps and heard the MA1's and VTL 450's (latest version is very nice) but for the price, weight, heat, and sonics the Berning is very hard to beat.
The bass on the Berning would rival most on the list above.
Enjoy the chase, I switch between the 110lb Wyetech Topaz and 10lb Berning, each has its own attributes.
Nkj
I've never heard the big CAT amp but, for the price, I would expect it to do very well. I have had the M60 atma amps and heard the MA1's and VTL 450's (latest version is very nice) but for the price, weight, heat, and sonics the Berning is very hard to beat.
The bass on the Berning would rival most on the list above.
Enjoy the chase, I switch between the 110lb Wyetech Topaz and 10lb Berning, each has its own attributes.
Nkj