If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...

>>Shameless plug, VAC Avatar SE.<<

Totally agree.

Shameless.

>>So what exactly ARE you looking for that the Ayre does not offer?<<

A $499 pricetag.

Gold plated knobs.

Remote control (full function- garage door and car starter)

Delivered.

With a 30 year warranty.

>>If I understand the "argument," there are so many brands and so many models competing in the marketplace that the result is excessively high prices.<<

You got it.

What we really need here is another monopoly like AT&T had on telephone service years ago.

One integrated amplifier for everbody and every application. That would bring the prices down.

Ah, the good old days.

>>the Jeff Rowland Design Group Continuum 500 meets all your criteria<<

Nope.

At $8800 it's about $8000 too bloated. We need to be at a much lower price level without any lip flopping.

Oh, and it can't be a hedious design either.

Dave,
My post was a joke. Or at least that was the intention. Sorry it was taken otherwise.

Lighten up my cheerleading friend.

Bill