I've been cooking on induction for 20 years or so and I love it. Really, I just love it! If I were going to buy a Gaggenau Induction cooktop I'd probably get a CX model. You'd be able to put a pan, or many pans, any where on that top that you'd like to. No rings or burners, so to speak. But no matter which model you choose, I don't think you can go wrong with Gaggenau. That said, like carlux, I chose a Miele induction. Mine is the one with 5 burners and...I love it! After 4 years it still looks nearly brand new. So easy to care for. And responds like a dream! You might like to check out Miele induction tops too.