Like the record I think it MAY in the main stream but not with die hard audio fans IMHO. I will always like the option using different amps, ect...
The disappearance of the traditional amplifier
In the studio and post production world, powered monitors are displacing traditional speakers and amps at record pace. the pro shops as well appear to be abandoning the 'box'. its not like this 'just happened', but is the power amp fading out like a record?