Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?

I've tried numerous lower priced tube amps such as Golden Tube Audio, Dynaco, Jolida, and Cary Rocket 88. All were pretty good, but each has faults, as can be expected at these price levels. I also have several years listening experience with various Adcom amps, mostly the 555. I think that the overall best bang for the buck comes from McCormack. I owned th DNA .5 Dlx for about a year, and then bought a DNA 1.0 Dlx which I used for about 11 years. Outstanding products IMO. I am currently using a Wyred 4 Sound ST-500, which sounds great, but I've only had it a week so I need more time with it. Happy listening!

I guess FM Acoustics. I used to have a 611. I'm kinda sorry I sold it. Because now the prices are way outta my reach. I was able to buy a new car and pay rent for a year, lol. Oh well, c'est la vie.

Krell 650mc monos

I'm pretty sure that amps have not hit the point where they can't and won't be improved upon. But, while I'm sure I'll find a better amp, and am currently looking...I'm keeping my MF A3cr anyway, because I would rather have that amp then the $600 I could sell it for. So it's a keeper. The same goes for my B&W 640s. I already upgraded to new speakers, but I'm not giving up the B&Ws for the $400 they sell for used. They're worth a lot more than that to me. Maybe I'd sell them to a friend over give them as a gift, but other than that, they're both keepers.

Carlbecker: I was right where you were with the Berning. Thought I was done with amps for my Quad ESL57s. Then I bought on a whim the Rogue Atlas that Mark makes specifically for Quads. It's sort of half way between a regular and a Magnum. Now, upgraded with KT120s, I have my final amp because I'm never buying a ARC Ref Amp which is the only thing that sounds better based on my listening.