I don't think the DSMs can be beat at the current closeout/discontinued prices. As for ribbons, the Samson Rubicon R6A and Prodipe Pro Ribbon 8 can still be had for a lot less, and will come very close if not match the sound quality of the Emotiva's.

that right,You can probably carpool with HiFiGuy528 or mikemercer. I imagine that both of them will be coming down for the meet.thanks