Quote Originally Posted by harley .guy07
I have just heard too many people that are "high end" brands only dismiss great products that would fit their systems nicely but it does not have that high end name plate on it.
More valid concerns are:

1. They have not been a consistent player. Look at their website today and you'll find four amps: two digital, one lightweight two channel and one multi-channel. So they made a few higher power models in the 80s and 90s. Then what?

2. They exhibit wildly optimistic power ratings. The 1984 Optima boasts 138% efficiency (1000 Watts @4 ohms with 720 watt consumption). Even the current PA-MC5500 only claims (an equally laughable) 96% efficiency for a non-switcher.

Such does not inspire confidence that they are able to compete with players who have been consistently in the game for decades.

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