I just see it all going downhill in quality control. Same thing happened with audiobahn, they came out in around 01, around 04 or so they started to sell masses to CC, BB, internet wholesale companies and qc just sucked. I own a 02 model a2200hct, bought it new in 02 from a retailer local to me. I wouldnt trade it for the world. Only had one problem a few years ago, my back glass leaked water and it got inside it, caught a little fire inside. Took it back still under warranty, they gave me a whole new amp cause the shop said I was a good customer. Try getting anything from them now though, you will be seriously unimpressed. Atleast walmart will take like anything back, so if you blow them you are ok.