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They're not very user-friendly (accidentally set one in 70v constant voltage - bridged mono, hook up your speakers and watch the fun!), they're big, unattractive, require fans to keep them cool and they're off the map for anyone walking into their local Circuit City.
That applies to most ppl out buying HT systems, but how about the no holds barred audiophiles in which such inconveniences are not inconveniences?
Lord knows enough of them exist, although probably more so on the forums than the Joe Average guy down at Circuit City.
