@tablejockey I agree worth is a personal thing.
What I found interesting is the summary of each of the amps considered and how each was different sounding in ways that might still appeal to many even at prices where you think things might start to converge. So clearly cost alone does not assure meeting one’s goals. Things sound different at all prices. Then there is also consideration for matching the speakers which obviously is a big thing still at any price. Then of course the bling factor which will also matter for most.

