First I'm going to agree with Jim on NAD's quality. I've owned lots of their gear over several decades, and it's bullet proof.
I also have that same feeling about Parasound. Everything I've owned from them sounds great and just keeps rolling, like an old Subaru.
Happy Birthday Doug!
No time for a day off. Keep the project moving along! We don't want to be celebrating completion and your 50th at the same time! ?