Latest amps auditioned over the last month included, AVM OVATION MA8.2, and a couple of local Australian manufactures SGR AUDIO EL Mk 2 600w mono amplifier and the Elektra Audio Reference HD stereo amp...I was blown away with the control and musicality of the Aussie amps....with the Elektra the over all winner for no other reason, other than it retails for a quarter of the price of the other two amps..
I was slightly disappointed in the AVM, beautifully made but lacking the finesse and control of the other amps. ...more a bloated kind of sound...
The search continues, I'm hoping to be able to audition a pair of Vitus SM102 monos in the next few weeks..
Thanks for the udpate...I've not heard of those amps (other than the Vitus)...good to know. Will be interesting to read your feedback on the Vitus both in absolute terms, but also in comparison to these other amps. Good luck.