Hi Paul. I am feeling fine but my ears are still partially blocked (thanks for asking). It's really driving me crazy ... esp since I get my new tube amps tonight. I have decided NOT to hook them up until my hearing is perfect again.
Re the Sunfire, I have hooked it up. Still cannot comment on the sound, but you are right, it's a beast - nearly the size of my SX950 next to which it is placed. The design has grown on me. Very substantial. And I accidentally discovered that the input indicator lights double as buttons; you push one, it turns blue (from orange) - very cool.
Coincidentally, I was looking for a Yamaha C-2x before I bought the Sunfire, and one just listed and was sold here on AK for $450 ... I have no idea how the Sunfire stacks up against that venerable C-2x, but I have to believe it's comparable, and my Sunfire cost less. Can you hear the rationalization happening here???
Will keep you posted. have a good day,
Rob.