LOL, seems you are confusing Watts and Dollars for Quality...
Look at the real numbers:
JL HD 1200/1
THD 0.03%
SNR 111 db
MMATS M1400.1D
THD 0.1%
SNR 85db
MA N2
THD 0.3%
SNR 80db
So why does a McIntosh MMC302 cost $3000 when it only produces 150w x 2???
Same reasons my stock mark...