If you just want a simple amp for outdoor speakers then just find a used receiver. I personally have a few laying around, but I'm sure many people do, or they could be gotten for about $50 or so and that gives you input choices also. Or use a T amp if you have efficient speakers.

On the original thread, it was interesting to note the poster got to try the PS Audio Humbucker unit, although it didn't completely fix the issue enough.

I use Polk Artium 55 speakers on the patio. I think they are pretty easy to drive. Thanks for some of the contact info.

Hey, I think there is a guy on the Polk Audio forum from McKinney Tx like you. His name is Russ

Thats funny, I am always on that one too.

I just posted a review of my experiences trying out both amps on my blog at http://itmanager.blogs.com/notes/2007/12/200-watt-home-t.html

I was as positive about the Outlaw as I could be without watering down the humming transformer issue.

Alex, did you work with Andy, at Beaverton Magnolia, when you purchased your B&K? He's quite knowledgeable and a good guy. I've picked up several items (ML speakers, 2 channel B&K amp, M&K surrounds) over the years from him.

Rob

No, I worked with another sales guy named Joe. He was helpful, albeit not all that knowledgeable about speakers (didn't know what a D'Appolito array is for instance), but that's ok. I knew what I was looking for anyhow and it's not like they had a lot of choice in amps.

It was either the B&K or a McIntosh which was on sale for $8k, hehe.