Thanks for the feedback - I had considered a range top and wall oven, but with the latest design for our kitchen it's going to work best with an all-in-one range. The Wolf I'm looking at has a black interior rather than blue, so I'm not sure the cracking issue applies (is this a gas vs. electric thing?)

I think if you do go with the Wolf you will be happy. You seldom read that people don't like it. While BTU's are mentioned by you really we all just adjust to what we have. The looks of the Wolf never disappoint. I had been considering Wolf but as I mentioned, top priority for me was the french doors.
Good luck and look forward to seeing pictures.

I have an AG Wolf 36", no griddle but a charbroiler. It's 10 years old so I have the early 16BTU semi-open burners versus the stacked burners on the new model. I also have a Capital dual fuel in a home we're remodeling; I've only cooked on the Capital a few times. Here's what I've experienced so far:
burners: Capital much more even and powerful, especially for pan broiling and wok stir fry. No comparison between the two. I've cooked on the Wolf stacked/closed burners.
Broilers: Wolf IR is very good and hot, Capital pretty much the same. Capital gives you a "convec broil option" which I like. If it's self cleaning it may have the rotisserie.
ovens: Wolf seems to have beefed up the door and its insulation which was needed. My door and front get hot, especially when running the oven hot (pizzas). Wolf maintains temperature pretty well (+/- about 10F) but is a little uneven, the Capital accurate and even. If you're looking at the self-cleaning gas Capital, the extra insulation required makes it very even. IMO not contest between the two depending on how much and what cooking you do. The Wolf has been sturdy, they haven't seemed to stay up with the competition. Won't comment on Thermador other than looked at it, wasn't for me based on how we cook. I looked at Bluestars and have always liked their burners. When we were looking this last time it was either bluestar or capital, nothing else was close. Don't want to ruin your day, but you didn't mention a hood . . .

This post was edited by teachmkt on Sun, Feb 1, 15 at 10:20

The Wolf all gas does not have the chipping issue, but like the above poster I would take Capital over Wolf any day.

By the way, it's great to have a review of the Capital Connoisseurian here. I think this may be our first one from an actual owner.

There is also this thread over on chowhound.

Here is a link that might be useful: Capital

Do not under any circumstances buy Capital. We purchased 2 years ago. Service is beyond terrible. Two burners still don't work (we purchased 6 burner cook top). Many calls to company they simply don't give a damn. Buyer beware !!!!!!!