Hi all,
Very tempting to buy a 950 s/h now they're sold for 500 bucks all over.
Can anyone comment on the sound quality vs the new 990 ?
I mean - in surround mode and in "direct stereo" mode.
Currently using the Marantz SR-8500 just as processor into my Rotel RMB-1095 monster 5ch amp, can't hear any difference in stereo direct vs direct cd-to-final operation.

Second question: Does the 950/990 feature discrete 7.1 on/off remote codes?
It's rather a nuisance (the Marantz) having to explicitly switch off 7.1 input before you can select some other audio source.

Thanks!
Barend