Soundhound (or anyone who knows or works with professional gear)

Since you work with professional gear, what do you think of this amp?
http://www.proaudioreview.com/par/july03/carver_zr1600.shtml
It sells for around $830 and offers more power than any Outlaw amp. There seems to be a buzz about this product. Is this just a hype or a good deal? The reason I ask is that my new speakers (vmps rm40) want more power than 770 can deliver. I have one Adcom 555mkII and considering getting another one and use each bridged. The other solution is use this Carver at 700 X 2 (from a 30 lb chasis!)