pm: it would sure be nice if an independent testing company would test receivers, pre/pros, and amps like Consumers Reports does for lots of things. While I think that Consumers Reports misses the boat every once in a while, I think that they do an OUTSTANDING job. My hat is off to them.

I don't know if any of the manufacturers cook their specs, but I do know that I'm not going to argue electronics and physics with anyone "who thinks that the world is flat."

What's that old story about the little moron beating his head against the wall?

Hey, if anyone loves their $1000 speaker wires and Chinese tube amps, GO FOR IT and be happy!!

Still like to see some independent testing.

Last edited by ratpack; 02/11/06 03:33 PM.

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