I suppose we all fall into our circles. My problem maybe is I've always fallen into the mass market audiophile offerings because if someone swears by a certain amp, far from such mass market audiophile offerings like the brands I mention, how do I know if it's any good if it's maybe in one dealers showroom only. But I can pick and choose from an audio t or Sevenoaks etc. But maybe it's not a problem after all as if lots buy, it's a good indicator of quality. So maybe I don't have a problem afterall. But as to hi fi - always each to their own. But pmc is a bloody brilliant brand.