The Capital Precision is better than DCS IMO. The self clean version has the rotis and gliding racks. I see a floor model on Ebay right now with free shipping for $3,999

The previous model that only has an aphanumberic designation is worse IMO. The 30" version of these are about $2700 on ebay.

Here is a link that might be useful: CAPITAL 30

Thanks for the advice...the new DCS seems to have a RGU30N5 number on it; the Capital is a floor model that we can get locally...doesn't have gliding racks or self clean. I'll check out Ebay but that's way more than the price we've been quoted. I will eagerly check out your link as well...

I'm thinking that these two companies are so close to one another; the product must be very similar. I thought DCS people left to create Capital...
Thanks!

We bought a 5-burner 30" Capital in November, the one with the wok grate in the middle. The oven thermostat didn't work, right out of the box, and I was offered the option of a new stove vs. repairing the one I had. We chose to get a new one, but after about a week, one of the igniters went. 3 more days, another igniter went. 4 more days, a 3rd igniter died. The retailer, Yale Appliance in Boston, has their own repair department, so they came out a to replace the igniters, but gave me the option of getting yet another new one. Call me crazy, but I figured the 3rd time would be the charm. Now it's been about a month, and the safety feature on the burners--that they re-ignite if the flame has gone out--isn't working, or let's say it's working too well... when on simmer, they click like it wants to re-ignite. In short, I think this stove, while the 5-burner feature at 30" wide is wonderful, is badly engineered. I love it for the 5th burner and huge firepower, but I'm about to get all the igniters replaced on my THIRD one. Guess I'd choose something else if I were starting all over again. And definitely make sure you have an up-front agreement about repairs with your retailer or with Capital, you're going to need it.

I just want to add that we are very pleased with our almost 3 yr old DCS. No problems and I love the dual stacked burners for simmering. I was disappointed in the beginning that I wasn't getting all the same BTU burners but now very glad to have 2 of the 3 smaller.

leahbird: Thanks for your honesty and I'm sorry for your trouble. That is exactly what I was afraid of -- will keep looking! Post a follow up when your range gets fixed; fingers crossed it works this time!

Capital are the same people who wre DCS. I like the Culinarian, but then again Leahbird knows, we service it. Sometimes first generation products have bugs(as the computer people call it)or small rectifiable issues. If you are buying high end, just check to insure it can be fixed

Steve Sheinkopf
CEO
Yale Appliance And Lighting

PS: Leahbird, is everything ok?

Thanks everybody...we decided to go with the new 2011 model of the DCS AG - the store had the new one on the floor and it is impressive;solidly built, full extension glide out racks, great simmer burners. With the incredible discount we received, we purchased a 5 year warranty on all parts and labor...piece of mind considering everything we've read. The store also sold Capital but they were not pushing it at all...hmmm I think that will do it...

Swisscook, did you get your range? Do you like it?

We have it on order waiting at the store...cabinets will be installed mid august...r u considering it too?

The problem is not the igniter, the flame is just a little too low on the minimum setting. You just need to adjust the air shutter in most cases to get a better low flame then recheck the flame on high. I had one burner on our new Culinarian that did that and that cured the problem.

Swisscook,

Apologies for the delay in response. Yes, I am seriously considering the DCS 30" gas range now that I've given up on the Capital Culinarian (which retailers would not sell to me since my bldg only allows recirculating hoods). However, I have not been able to see the one pictured on the DCS site in person yet and I would prefer to kick the tires. The one I saw at PC Richards and on PC Richards' site looks like an older model.

Did you install your range yet? Are you happy with it?