Aolmrd,
Did you read the review on the above link about the Van Alstine amps that creamed the Veritas? Did you also notice in that review a link to a review of the $2000 in black/$2200 in silver Van Alstine stereo amp that also creamed the Veritas? The $12,000 Veritas is not a reference amp if a $2200 class A/B amp creams it. A person who has borrowed the $22,000 Merrill 116s should really get a pair of the mono Van Alstine amps ($5000) and compare.....don't you think? If they both cream the Veritas (according to the reviews) then it could be a fun shoot out. This is what I am talking about.....actual A/Bs versus real stuff.....not just the manufacturers old stuff that cost almost half as much. I would hope any manufacturer that makes an amp for twice as much as the old one would sound better.....if it did not they would not be in business long. But what really matters is how does the new technology compare to the many other amps out there. Looks like we are in for a long ride as the comparisons are just not coming in.