Jmb1881,
There are a lot of really solid hosts, and while everybody has their favourites, it's hard to say one is simply the best.
A lot of it depends on what you're looking for, and the best host for you might be completely different than the best host for me.
Your best bet is to go with a host that values the same things you do. For instance, if you're a whiz at administering your server, then you might look at a host that's lighter on the tech support, but stronger on pricing and add-on features, whereas that same host might be a bad choice for somebody who really doesn't know what they're doing with their server.
Read up, man. Find the host whose principles fit best with your own. We've got a very large collection of adult hosting company interviews and profiles at
www.Hosts4Porn.com and it's a great place to find out a lot about a company you're considering.
Good luck,
Liam