The concept of a loudspeaker with its own built-in amplification is an idea whose time should long since have come. Technically it makes a lot of sense, and in some parts of the world&mdash;not to mention professional circles&mdash;it's quite popular. But commercially, the idea has never really taken off in this country. And while the loudspeaker manufacturer <I>should</I> be in a better position to make the best amplifier choice, American audiophiles seem wedded to the idea of making their own amplifier/loudspeaker match.

The concept of a loudspeaker with its own built-in amplification is an idea whose time should long since have come. Technically it makes a lot of sense, and in some parts of the world&mdash;not to mention professional circles&mdash;it's quite popular. But commercially, the idea has never really taken off in this country. And while the loudspeaker manufacturer <I>should</I> be in a better position to make the best amplifier choice, American audiophiles seem wedded to the idea of making their own amplifier/loudspeaker match.

The concept of a loudspeaker with its own built-in amplification is an idea whose time should long since have come. Technically it makes a lot of sense, and in some parts of the world&mdash;not to mention professional circles&mdash;it's quite popular. But commercially, the idea has never really taken off in this country. And while the loudspeaker manufacturer <I>should</I> be in a better position to make the best amplifier choice, American audiophiles seem wedded to the idea of making their own amplifier/loudspeaker match.

The concept of a loudspeaker with its own built-in amplification is an idea whose time should long since have come. Technically it makes a lot of sense, and in some parts of the world&mdash;not to mention professional circles&mdash;it's quite popular. But commercially, the idea has never really taken off in this country. And while the loudspeaker manufacturer <I>should</I> be in a better position to make the best amplifier choice, American audiophiles seem wedded to the idea of making their own amplifier/loudspeaker match.

The concept of a loudspeaker with its own built-in amplification is an idea whose time should long since have come. Technically it makes a lot of sense, and in some parts of the world&mdash;not to mention professional circles&mdash;it's quite popular. But commercially, the idea has never really taken off in this country. And while the loudspeaker manufacturer <I>should</I> be in a better position to make the best amplifier choice, American audiophiles seem wedded to the idea of making their own amplifier/loudspeaker match.

<I>Mirage</I> /ma-'r&#228;zh/ <I>n</I> [F, fr <I>mirer</I> to look at. fr. L <I>mirari</I>] <B>1</B>: an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror... <B>2</B>: something illusory and unattainable, like a mirage.

<I>Mirage</I> /ma-'r&#228;zh/ <I>n</I> [F, fr <I>mirer</I> to look at. fr. L <I>mirari</I>] <B>1</B>: an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror... <B>2</B>: something illusory and unattainable, like a mirage.

<I>Mirage</I> /ma-'r&#228;zh/ <I>n</I> [F, fr <I>mirer</I> to look at. fr. L <I>mirari</I>] <B>1</B>: an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror... <B>2</B>: something illusory and unattainable, like a mirage.

<I>Mirage</I> /ma-'r&#228;zh/ <I>n</I> [F, fr <I>mirer</I> to look at. fr. L <I>mirari</I>] <B>1</B>: an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror... <B>2</B>: something illusory and unattainable, like a mirage.

<I>Mirage</I> /ma-'r&#228;zh/ <I>n</I> [F, fr <I>mirer</I> to look at. fr. L <I>mirari</I>] <B>1</B>: an optical effect that is sometimes seen at sea, in the desert, or over a hot pavement, that may have the appearance of a pool of water or a mirror... <B>2</B>: something illusory and unattainable, like a mirage.