I have a very close friend who has two French monoblocks that cost more than my home theatre AND my car put together and he's thrilled with his purchase. One cavet. He claims to hear the mailman from three blocks away. :-> It's just one of those things that someone else can't tell you if it's worth the cash. If mono's are your cup o' tea, $299. is almost too good to pass up.
If ya try em, you must post a review.

David