Raven...the only negative thing I read about the Vincent SP-331 MK was when the Absolute sound did a review on the amp. They gave it a glowing review and even an award, but said when driven to its volume peak, it kinda strained . But again, they where driving....yes you guessed it, some power hungry Maggies! So if that's your reason for not going with the Vincent I understand...but then again, Maggies can make a lot of amps crap out. But who drives an amp like that in their homes any way?