I just thought some of you would like to know my updated report on the 5000 I purchased. I have put 350 hours on the unit and it sounds better now than even before.
I wanted a 500 watt amp to drive my Dunlavy speakers. They just love power. I purchased a Red Dragon S-500 stereo amplifier. Power rating 250/8 ohm, 500/4 ohm. Cost $1999. The 5000 has smoother upper mid range and high frequencies. The 5000 has deeper tighter base. The Red Dragon is fuller sounding and has a big base but not necessarily better. The Red Dragon also has a closer perspective. The Red Dragon did the sound staging better with better depth but the 5000 sounded more like real instruments. I would rate the 5000 better simply because the upper mid range and high frequencies were more extended with much better natural detail. The 5000 played almost as loud without strain as the Red Dragon S-500. Finally the fit and finish was much better on the 5000.
Ben I would like a 400 watt version of the 5000. When can I get one delivered?