Thanks so much, deeageaux!

Just to chime in - I went with Wolf so I wouldn't see the rings - yup - you can't see the rings - so it can be tricky getting the vessel on the burner...

a2 -- I didn't think about the rings! I seem to remember reading other posts that you're really pleased with the Wolf. Am I remembering correctly? Is it harder to use because you can't see the burner, or is that just a week or two of learning curve?

Are there any other features that made you pick the Wolf? I'm thinking of the Miele (36") and then in a total different vein, the frameless GE profile. Would love comments on all three.