So we are all set up!!! (BTW, we went with 7 200's rather than the 770 per Scott's advice.) We love the Outlaw equipment so far. I'd listened to the Rotel and Arcam too. The Outlaw is much more engaging. Has anyone else noticed how up front it is? This could just be my set up. In any case, I don't mind it, but I know it would bug others.

I thought I'd report in on my CD progress. So far, we decided to see what happened if we used the 950's DAC instead of the Sony's. Awful! The Sony may not be a great CD player (though it sounds a lot better now than I ever dreamed it would), but it sounds much better using the analog out and the bypass mode on the 950.

I tried the Rotel CD players and a few Arcams along with a few others. The only one I'd consider so far is the Krell KAV-280, but it's still $2k. I'm still looking. Once I find one I like, I will likely try for it used.

Thanks for all the advice!!!

Joy Elyse