Ben,

I may have taken your stance out of context, sorry. As you say, one mans meat...

My system --

Rega Jupiter CDp (soon to be upgraded)

Transcendant sound Grounded Grid pre

Bel Canto Evo4 power amp

Meadowlrak Kestrel hotrod speakers

Various supports and mains cables/conditioners (if your interested in exactly what let me know)

I realy did find the Tact rather forward and almost brash, but my listening room is fairly small. Seating is about 5 - 6 foot from the speakers with rear wall imediatly behind the seat, so any forwardness does appear to be very much in your face. Obviously personel taste applies aswell. Dont get me wrong tho, i would not disuade anyone from auditioning the Tact amp, i feel it is a very capable performer, and at the price point it will be a sure winner for many people.

As for ZXR vs Fireblade, we all know Honda's are slightly gay