Since this is the performance thread and math discussion is predominate lately, I'll take this opportunity as an introduction to our experience.
We installed our new Ashford 30 on December 22. I kept track of every load for 2-weeks after installation. We burned 70 splits the first week and 69 the second week, for an average of 10 splits/day, mostly Pine with a few Aspen, Spruce and Russian Olive in the mix. This is heating 24/7 in our 1300 sq. ft. single level home. Outside temps ranged from -3F to +36F during this time. Inside maintained 69-73F, with one exception noted below.
The only time the cat fell out of active is when I miscalculated an overnight load, and combined with a severe drop in temperature, the stove went out. This was part of me learning this stove and correctly setting the thermostat. We cleaned the glass and re-lit a fresh load.
While home for the Holidays, I was easily able to get 16-20 hour burns, and probably could've gotten 24 hours if I packed the stove as full as my wife packs for vacation (she has an amazing ability to pack an extraordinary amount of clothes in the smallest of suitcases!). We've since switched to ~12-hour loads due to our work schedules, so it doesn't get loaded full - usually around 5 splits but could be 4-6 depending on size, temperature, etc.
For comparison, our ol' battle-axe Schrader averaged about a split an hour. We could not heat overnight or while gone during the day with that stove - just evenings and weekends. It was too difficult to control. On the other hand, the Ashford is pretty, but boring to run. No more constant loading and fiddling. I no longer have much use for paper or the fancy little torch I bought for lighting fires. I guess that's what the burn barrel is for now.
This was our big Christmas present this season, and needless to say we are thrilled with this stove, especially the long burns and the fact we no longer have to use any propane for heat. My only real gripe is the thermostat location - we have a corner installation which makes it difficult to see. It would be nice to have a cable control with the option of pointing it forward or up. I fabricated a pointer out of a paper clip to attach to the swoosh bracket so I can turn down to the same setting more easily. Yeah, I'm an engineer.
Prior to purchase, I literally spent days on this site lurking, so thanks to all the folks here who provided such valuable information. It would've been a much more difficult decision without being an educated buyer!