That wouldent suprise me at all, the amps are also coming down in price which probably means not as high of quality components are being used in the circuitry, but I could be wrong. And as for the extra watts haveing minimal effect on the DB .1-.3 as quoted by audiolife, I think its just the smile it puts on your face when you amp is severely underatted. That and I like all I can possibly get for every last penny that I spend.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif