booty I can tell you that there is NO padding of the input, output, or mid section of straight amps amps that will make it require more drive. Where did you get that information from? The only padding that happens is in the 1 or 2 pill 2290 driver amps. For easier control of the dk, to be able to handle exports, and reduce the output if one were to so desire.

Now what is a "modern radio"