Like you, I'm looking at the DCS and the Wolf AG. I think if the oven were of highest importance I would go DCS with their rolling racks. But for me having the open burners is very important, so will probably go with Wolf.

Sayde: I'm coming from electic coil so may I ask why open burners are important? I also realize the AG DCS could be an option for me. My DH loves to cook on winter weekends to relax BUT he does regularly have boil overs so I thought the sealed burners might be better.
I did see the GE Cafe and it has looks and price but still those lousy GE oven racks. Mixed reviews on here.

Have you considered a Capital - 18000 BTUs on all burners, low simmer and they are sealed burners. I have the 5 burner option (wok in the centre), AG. It's sort of in between your budget - around $3500 in Canada. Also, the guy that started DCS left to start Capital (this is what the salesman at the store told me, but i think i also saw it on this forum).

If this range will be your only oven I would go with a dual fuel range

I have the American and love it. I purchased it because they are made in LA about 130 miles from my home and I can literally get factory service. It is easily as good, probably better, than my old Wolf that was a pre-SubZero model. I've also had the KA Architect range and was very happy, but it only has 15K burners.

My sister has an all gas Cafe and I have cooked on it and was impressed, but I probably wouldn't buy one. Nothing wrong with them, but they don't have the bling factor of the commercial-style ranges and they are essentially the same as the high-end Profile ranges which cost less.

The Capital ranges also impressed me, plus some are self-cleaning!

One of the main reason I like the open burners is that you can take off the grates and bowls and wash them in the sink or dishwasher. Some of the closed burner ranges have one grate per eye but many have grates that cover two eyes -- these are big! Also I like the dual flame on the Wolf. Many people feel the closed burners are easier to keep clean -- there are several threads discussing the pros and cons. There is also debate and discussion about whether you have better control with an open burner. At the end of the day, for how most of us cook, it's probably a pretty subjective call.

mirelle and Jeff8407: thanks for your posts. I limited myself to ranges I could find and dealers I trust within an hour and a half of my home. I know some can buy a range sight unseen but I am tactile so I have to see it in person. Abt is where I will probably end up.
Jeff8407: For me, Wolf is the local choice and I did go with a sub zero partly for that reason.
Sayde: thanks for the info. I'll try a search on the bottom of the forum...What are you thinking for a hood? Also, will you have another oven?