I like PRS as much (no wait...actually more...) than the next guy. But to suggest that a company washes it's hands once the product hits the channel...
I don't notice any difference in the tone at all and no noticeable difference in sustain with it locked either. But I do not have that super hearing...
15-ish watts is such a great output for an amp, amps that size can get a decent tone at manageable volumes but also put out enough sound to play with...
It would be cool if PRS sold gig bags to customers at cost if they presented a copy of their GC/MF receipt. I'm sure there would be a few complaints...